CLOSE
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Tags Posts tagged with "Michelle Obama"

Michelle Obama

by -
0 1091

#Voting Squad

So, do you have your voting squad? Michelle Obama, despite her family being threatened with pipe bombs, have been working nonstop to get voters to the polls, especially during these midterm elections. Her latest campaign is called #VotingSquad

“You are the best messengers to get out the vote. You know who’s too busy or too forgetful or who might flake out on Election Day. I want you to reach out to five people in your life, in your family, at your school, your congregation, wherever. Just pick at least five people for your Voting Squad. Then do whatever it takes to get them to vote. Tag each other on Instagram and Facebook. Post group photos. Put everybody on a text chain. And then get to the polls on or before November 6th. Because when we all vote, we all do better.”

The instructions are easy :

  1. Reach out to five people in your life (family, friends, classmates, coworkers, congregation, etc)
  2. Do whatever it takes to get them out to vote (tag them on FB/The Gram, Post photos, text groups)
  3. Then GET TO THE POLLS on, or before November 6th
  4. Go sign up your squad at WhenWeAllVote.org/Squad

Remember, we are only 11 days away, so make your voice heard.

Syllabus Magazine

Syllabus Magazine, the Carolina’s source for Music, Culture and Fashion

http://www.syllabusmagazine.com

by -
0 3409

Update:

#WhenWeAllVote has gone high tech. If you still need to register to vote, Michelle Obama and her team are making it easy for every American eligible to make their voice heard. On Thursday, they revealed a new campaign that gets people started on the registration process, simply by texting. If you text “WeAllVote” to 97779, you can get started on the registration process – easy!

Our first lady is urging voters to get out on November 6th. In the campaign video below she says, “When we stay home, things stay the same or they get worse. When we all vote, we get new ideas and new energy…we get leaders who share our values and listen to our voices. That’s how we change America.”

Starting September 23rd, Michelle Obama, Shonda Rhimes, Janelle Monáe, Chris Paul, Faith Hill , Loni Love, Keegan-Michael Key and Tom Hanks, will be making their way around the country, from city to city, encouraging Americans to get out and vote.

Michelle Obama, along with a host of celebrity friends are making sure we all get out and vote. #WhenWeAllVote is a movement whose purpose is to make sure we are all voting in each election – whether it’s your local school board, senate, or President. Making your voice heard in each and every election is important; at this point, its crucial to our lives and the democracy. At www.WhenWeAllVote.org you can register to vote or organize events within your city that help residents get registered. See the details below, and join the movement – make sure you are making your way to the polls this year and in the upcoming years. Your vote is crucial.

ORGANIZE OR JOIN AN EVENT IN A CITY NEAR YOU
This year, When We All Vote will celebrate a week of action in September. Communities across the country — with the help of volunteers like you — will host voter registration events throughout the week in cities big and small.

Syllabus Magazine

Syllabus Magazine, the Carolina’s source for Music, Culture and Fashion

http://www.syllabusmagazine.com

by -
0 1449

For the ninth year in a row, respondents participated in a Gallup Poll and they have ranked President Barack Obama as the most admired man in the United States. In what some are calling a, not-so-surprising defeat, Donald Trump came in second.

Historically the most admired men and women in Gallup polls tend to be sitting or incoming Presidents and first ladies, however Donald Trump’s numbers are below what President-elect Obama’s numbers were back in 2008. Obama as President elect had about a 32 percent support ranking in ’08; however Donald Trump’s numbers are higher than President-elect George Bush’s numbers in 2000, which was only at around a 5% ranking.

Hillary Clinton ranked as the Most Admired Woman for the 15th year in a row, and the 21st time overall. Since her stint as First Lady in 1993, she has only lost the number one spot three times, in ’95 and ’96, to Mother Teresa, and again in 2001, to First Lady Laura Bush. Michelle Obama came in second among Most Admired Women.

Shortly after the news broke regarding the Gallup poll revealing 15% of the respondents chose Trump, compared to 22% of the respondents choosing President Obama, and 12% choosing Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump began tweeting critical remarks about President Obama making his transition into the role of President difficult.

Source: Gallup.com

Syllabus Magazine

Syllabus Magazine, the Carolina’s source for Music, Culture and Fashion

http://www.syllabusmagazine.com

by -
0 1604

“They seem to view our diversity as a threat to be contained rather than as a resource to be tapped. They tell us to be afraid of those who are different, to be suspicious of those with whom we disagree. They act as if name-calling is an acceptable substitute for thoughtful debate. As if anger and intolerance should be our default state rather than optimism and openness that have always been the engine of our progress.”

These are a eloquent words First Lady Michelle Obama delivered to the 2016 graduation class at City College in New York City. As 2016 winds down and the political race for our next President heats up, the President and his Wife are continuing to make their mark in the history books. We can see it daily, especially within the last year, the Obamas are creating legislation and addressing many issues that are adversely affecting the poor and black/Hispanic communities. This commencement speech is one of the most powerful, politically fueled and motivational speeches we have heard thus far from the First Lady. it almost appears as if she is taking direct shots at Donald Trump and those with similar views as Trump.

“The greatness of the United States, has never come from folks who climbed the ladder of success or who happened to be born near the top and then pulled the ladder up after themselves. No, uh-uh, Our greatness has always come from people who expect nothing and take nothing for granted, folks who work hard for what they have and then reach back and help others after them. That is your story, graduates, and that is the story of your families. And it’s the story of my family, too.”

Man, just admit it! We are going to miss this First Family! (crying emoji)

Syllabus Magazine

Syllabus Magazine, the Carolina’s source for Music, Culture and Fashion

http://www.syllabusmagazine.com

by -
0 1644

It Looks like everything is showing up in “50s” from the Super Bowl to the anniversary of the Black Panther Party , it seems as though everyone is celebrating another decade of spectacular history. But it was fifty-one little black girls that would get the opportunity of a lifetime. First Lady Michelle Obama would host “Honoring the Past While Celebrating the Present; 7 Years of Living African American History.”An event that took place at the White House this past Monday in honoring Black History month this February.

First Lady Michelle Obama invited fifty-one local students from across the Washington, DC area to be a part of the celebration. She then also invited some of the most prestigious Black women in dance, who have definitely left their mark on the art of dance. The guest would include: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Judith Jamison, Debbie Allen, the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Virginia Johnson, and Hip Hop choreographer Fatima Robinson.

The First Lady would meet with the group of guest and then they would split the girls into 3 rooms of the White House for workshops on 3 different styles of dancing. Inside Debbie Allen’s workshop the girls were learning traditional African dance. In the Diplomatic Reception Fatima Robinson taught hip hop and finally Judith Jamison would teach ballet.

All dances were to be broadcasted during the final presentation that evening in the White House hosted by the First Lady.

Debbie Allen and the Alvin Ailey Dance Company would be involved with making this opportunity happen on Monday. The girls were split into 3 rooms of the White House, practicing different styles of dance in preparation for the show.

What an event to be a part of for these young ladies. Imagine being 10 years old or younger and getting such an awesome opportunity! It was Debbie Allen who would provide our inside look into the celebration via Instagram. (pictures below)

Such an honor to be part of today's #DanceAtTheWhiteHouse Panel with First Lady @michelleobama! #BlackHistoryMonth

A post shared by Debbie Allen (@therealdebbieallen) on

debbiea1 debbiea2 debbiea3

Aqueilla C Terry

Aqueilla C. Terry, commonly known to many of her followers as “A.C.T” ; is a talented artists of this generation. Born and raised in Richmond, VA is truly a gem of her time. She has been writing for over 10 years as a young child to know a young woman in a world were “words” are her weapon of choice to achieve success. Often considered to be Erykah Badu’s daughter for her way with words, style, presence, music selections and overall persona. A.C.T. is definitely going to take over the world with wide range of creativity. Her ambition is driven by her will to succeed in reaching her goals, but by doing so by remaining herself along the journey. A.C.T. redefines the young black woman by sticking to her beliefs and who she is inside.

12Next Page 1 of 2

SOCIAL

MUSIC

0 9823
Dear Ranky Tanky, Ya'll Did THAT! When was the last time you watched a music video that made you smile from start to finish? Now,...

Culture

0 12133
The Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey - Uncle Nearest The next time you order your Jack & Coke, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or Irish Coffee, if they...
The Syllabus is a digital media and print platform.
Our mission is to support and amplify the voices of creators, thinkers, artists, and activists in becoming more empowered, to influence culture and to transform the world by telling their own stories and sharing their creative capital. Together, we will push the culture forward through focused economic empowerment initiatives and influential creative contributions.
Contact us: info@syllabusmagazine.com

CULTURE

© Copyright 2016 - Syllabus Media