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3 former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta
John Lewis was mourned, revered and celebrated as an American hero on Thursday at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, a sacred place for many of those who helped to shape civil rights history.
Furry Family Members: Michelle Obama says ‘Happy National Dog Day to Bo and Sunny’
Former first lady Michelle Obama is showing off her affection for her two furry family members in honor of National Dog Day. On Monday, Aug. 26, she gave Bo and Sunny an Instagram shout-out, proclaiming that she loves the two Portuguese water dogs. Read her simple, sweet message to the lovable pair.
Where was this energy for Obama, though? A closer look at Franklin Graham’s Day of Prayer for Trump
Back in 2011, Bishop T.D. Jakes took Franklin Graham to task for calling into question former President Barack Obama’s Christian faith. But since Donald Trump became president, despite bad behavior, Graham has been highly protective of him, recently setting aside a day of prayer for the Republican leader.
A missed opportunity: Barack Obama omits Jesus Christ from Easter messages
Former president Barack Obama campaigned on his Christian faith—heavily name-dropping Jesus Christ—back in 2008 and 2012. But he didn’t mention the son of God at all on Easter Sunday in 2019. In two separate tweets on Resurrection Day, he mentioned Easter, but omitted the Messiah, the reason we celebrate.