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One of the second-day narratives that began to emerge after ABC canceled Roseanne Barr’s sitcom was that the comedian was the victim of “one bad tweet.” Barr herself helped kickstart this, suggesting that the only reason ABC canned Roseanne was due to an Ambien-aided slip-up when she made a racist comment about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. Roseanne Barr ✔ @therealroseanne Can you all help me get more followers here? The more I have the more my words will have weight. I am a fighter 4 FAiRNESS in all aspects of US life. I am tired of being smeared-over a stupid mistake erasing 30 yrs of activism. 2:34 PM - May 30, 2018 74.4K 46.3K people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy And Thursday, MarketWatch rolled out this headline: “Like Roseanne, all Americans are just one bad tweet away from being fired.” A story detailing the behind-the-scenes decision-making at ABC by CNN Wednesday, however, suggested it wasn’t just the Jarrett tweet, but rather a pattern of behavior and repeated warnings that resulted in the hit comedy being shut down: “….there have been past flare-ups when Barr pledged to stay away from the social network, only to come back days or weeks later. ABC executives thought — and hoped — that Barr would tone down her tweeting and focus on her sitcom.” a person posing for the camera © Vera Anderson/WireImage And Washington Post points out there was also whole George Soros-is-a-Nazi tweeting that happened that same morning. So which was it? Just one tweet? Or a long time coming? A knowledgeable ABC insider tells EW that, yes, it was that specific tweet — that if the actress had never done anything remotely like that before, then perhaps things might have gone differently, but that specific Jarrett tweet was so over the line that it left the network no choice. “She’s allowed to have an opinion but this was different … this was untenable,” the source said. “Sometimes you just have to take a stand.” The barrage of swift statements from ABC-Disney execs after the cancellation certainly backs that up. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey said “Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values,” Disney Chairman Bob Iger tweeted, “there was only one thing to do here, and that was the right thing,” while ABC TV Group Chairman Ben Sherwood said,”In the end, it came down to doing what’s right and upholding our values of inclusion, tolerance, and civility.” And that’s what it comes down to, observes Dr. David Offenberg, an associate professor entertainment finance at Loyola Marymount University: ABC’s responsibility to the public and how it is far greater than say, TBS, which found itself embroiled in a similar situation Thursday over a comment made on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, “Even as the television landscape changes, the legacy networks like ABC still have to be everything to everyone,” he tells EW. “That’s because they still have to keep the big advertisers happy. It’s their only source of revenue. In comparison, TBS can give Samantha Bee a looser leash, because they get revenue from both subscriber fees and advertising. Even if TBS loses some advertisers, their contracts with the cable networks make it unlikely that they’ll lose subscriber revenue.” — Lynette Rice contributed to this report https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/roseanne-barr-firing-was-it-really-just-one-bad-tweet/ar-AAy5gvB?li=BBnb2gh

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The Lavish Spreads of Mike Bloomberg’s Food-Filled Campaign

Billionaire presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is enticing voters with unprecedented amounts of free food and booze — and not the cheap stuff, either

Last week, on the first day of early voting in North Carolina, over 700 people waited in torrential rain to attend a 7 a.m. event for billionaire Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg. Among the attendees at Footnote Coffee in downtown Winston-Salem was 22-year-old Wake Forest undergrad Meredith Happy, who posted a Snapchat shortly after she walked into the event. The picture wasn’t of any campaign signage, or even the candidate, but of a kingly spread of food that included quiches, smoked salmon with capers and chopped eggs, a fruit platter, cookies, and assorted pastries. She captioned the photo “Daddy Bloomberg.”

“I’ve never seen food at a political event,” Happy said. “And I’ve been to a lot of them.”

Judging by the all-you-can-eat feasts that have become a hallmark of Bloomberg events throughout the country, his unconventional presidential campaign — which has seen him enter the race just days before the deadline to appear on the ballot in many states, skip the first four states of the Democratic primary, and totally eschew outside fundraising — is taking at least one old adage seriously: that the way to a voter’s heart is through their stomach. Pete Buttigieg may hold fundraisers in a wine cave, but Bloomberg brings wine to the voters, serving it alongside Cuban sandwiches and kosher pigs in a blanket at a Miami rally in late January. Two weeks ago, in Philadelphia, more than 1,000 attendees feasted on hoagies, honeyed Brie, and cheesesteaks at Bloomberg’s expense.

Caption this: One young voter went with “Daddy Bloomberg”

Even compared to other billionaires who have made self-funded runs for president — such as current competitor Tom Steyer — Bloomberg, who has a net worth of more than $61 billion, operates with a seemingly limitless budget. By some estimates, he has spent more than $400 million on advertising alone, including a Super Bowl commercial that cost $10 million. And while conventional wisdom says that not even the 12th richest person in the world can buy a presidential election, the early results speak for themselves: Despite launching his campaign in late November and suffering from a barrage of attacks in recent weeks — regarding allegations of sexual harassment at his company, Bloomberg LP; the stop-and-frisk policies he implemented as mayor of New York, which affected the daily lives of millions of citizens; and his long record of offensive comments — steadily rising poll numbers now put the plutocrat as high as second place nationally, allowing him to make his first appearance at a Democratic presidential primary debate this Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Wining and dining voters to win their favor has a long tradition in American politics. George Washington sauced up the electorate early in his career with “144 gallons of rum, punch, hard cider, and beer his election agent handed out — roughly half a gallon for every vote he received,” en route to victory for a seat in the Virginia House of Burgesses, according to Daniel Okrent in Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition. In 1876, the Republican Party paraded two oxen through the streets of New York before roasting them in public and passing out sandwiches to an audience of 50,000 attendees.

“There was a longstanding bribery tradition where candidates would offer whiskey in exchange for the ‘correct’ vote,” says Justin Levitt, a professor at Loyola Marymount University and an expert on election law. Prior to the standardization of the ballot, Americans voted with colored slips of paper, which could be identified from afar by someone handing out free hooch.

In 1948, Congress passed a law banning the use of expenditures to influence voting, virtually ending the practice of candidates handing out free food and drinks to sway voters. The law applies only to inducements to vote a particular way, however; doling out goods freely, without the promise of a particular vote, is perfectly legal — as made clear by Tom Steyer’s taco truck at an early-voting site in Las Vegas. “If you get the food regardless of whether you take it and walk down the street and vote, it’s not a quid pro quo,” Levitt says. “Shady is in the eye of the beholder.”

Free food is rarely seen at most campaign events, but it’s a fixture at Bloomberg’s rallies.

Last week, Andre Rice from Phoenix was in the middle of his work day at an online education company when he got a message from an unknown number. It was from a member of Team Bloomberg who called himself Jason, inviting Rice to a Latin-themed “¡Ganamos! con Mike” event with the promise of “food and fun.” When Rice asked for additional details about the food, Jason replied, “Not sure. I think it will be possibly South American.”

Community gatherings like the one Rice was invited to are fairly low in the hierarchy of campaign events — the candidate isn’t there, and the turnout is typically limited to a couple dozen locals networking over shared interest in a topic — but even in this kind of setting, the Bloomberg campaign uses food as part of the draw. (It is ultimately a limited one for some voters: Rice declined the invitation.)

“Shady is in the eye of the beholder.”

At a recent “Brazilians for Bloomberg” event at Beco in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, there were plates of empanadas, steak sandwiches, and pao de queijo (cheesy bread), while pitchers of caipirinhas were continually refreshed, in both passionfruit and regular flavors. Tonight, at a “Vietnamese-American Campaign Allies” event at the hit Lower East Side eatery An Choi, happy-hour specials on Saigon beer, tarot fries, spring rolls, and Vietnamese wings will be covered by the campaign. “I’m getting a firsthand experience in how the Bloomberg machine works,” said An Choi owner Tuan Bui, who added, “I’m voting for Bernie Sanders.”

The luxe provisions offered by Bloomberg mark a significant departure from the stale bagels and pizza that are the staples of most campaigns, even for bigger events like office openings. “At most of our organizing events, volunteers actually bring the food, instead of us supplying it. There tends to be a lot of pizza and homemade sweets,” says Olivia Bercow, Nevada press director for Pete Buttigieg’s campaign. “At rallies, we don’t typically have food.”

At a recent office opening in Bayside, Queens, the Bloomberg campaign ordered food from Erawan Thai Cuisine, the French Workshop, Maria’s Mediterranean, Martha’s Country Bakery, Bayside Milk Farm, Mr. Pollo, VIPizza, and Papazzio. “Queens is the most diverse neighborhood in the country,” says Jennifer Blatus, New York communications director for the Bloomberg campaign. “We’re able to cater to each individual group.”

Is the draw Bloomberg, or the food? Difficult to tell!

On the trail, the extravagance of the free food has become a part of Bloomberg campaign lore. Embedded journalists often post pictures of the spreads, and his Philadelphia rally — the one that offered beer, hoagies, cheesesteaks, and honeyed Brie — is referenced in numerous articles about the campaign’s lavish spending.

“People are more likely to engage with the message when they have a full stomach,” says Helen Monroe, a Winston-Salem resident who was at the 7 a.m. early-voting event in North Carolina. Monroe went for seconds from the smoked salmon platter and lingered after the candidate stepped off stage. Later in the day in Raleigh, the campaign rented out the train station and set up a DIY buffet of barbecue sliders, along with platters of pimento cheese, vegetables, and hummus. A crate of bread was tipped over, evoking visions of a cornucopia overflowing with abundance. According to one caterer, there were 120 pounds each of pulled pork and chicken to feed the anticipated lunchtime crowd.

DIY barbecue sliders in Raleigh, North Carolina. One hundred twenty pounds each of pulled pork and chicken were at the ready.

Though the campaign ultimately wouldn’t comment on how it chooses its food vendors, there is a clear pattern — cheesesteaks in Philly, Cuban sandwiches in Miami, barbecue in North Carolina — meant to signal to the voters that Mike Bloomberg is relatable, or at least knows what they eat, in much the same way candidates with lesser budgets appear on camera eating corn dogs in Iowa or stopping into Dunkin Donuts in New Hampshire.

And for some voters, that seems to be enough. “In North Carolina, you have Eastern and Western barbecue sauce, and at this event you have both. He’s a uniter!” said Millie Ravenel, a Raleigh resident who said that she was undecided before the event. She took another bite of her pulled pork sandwich. “I cemented my commitment to him today.”

Gary He is a photojournalist based in New York City.

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December Democratic debate to be held at California's Loyola Marymount University

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The Democratic National Committee announced on Friday that Loyola Marymount University will host the sixth Democratic presidential candidates’ debate on December 19.

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Enhancing Accessibility: On-Site CART Captions for LMU

Introduction:

Welcome to our case study on the implementation of on-site CART captions for Loyola Marymount University (LMU). At Captioning Star, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive accessibility solutions, and this case study highlights how our on-site CART captioning service significantly improved the accessibility of LMU's events and activities.

Overview:

LMU recognized the importance of ensuring equal access to information for all individuals, including those with hearing impairments. By partnering with Captioning Star, they implemented on-site CART captions, revolutionizing the way their events were experienced by deaf or hard-of-hearing attendees.

Key Challenges Faced by LMU:

Prior to implementing on-site CART captions, LMU faced several challenges in terms of accessibility for their events:

Exclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals: Traditional event formats often neglected the needs of individuals with hearing impairments, limiting their ability to fully participate and engage.

Communication Barriers: Without proper captions, individuals with hearing impairments faced difficulties understanding speeches, presentations, and discussions, leading to information gaps and reduced overall comprehension.

Legal Compliance: LMU recognized the legal obligations to provide equal access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and sought a solution to meet those requirements effectively.

The Solution: On-Site CART Captions

Captioning Star's team of highly skilled CART captioners collaborated closely with LMU to develop an efficient and reliable on-site CART captioning solution. Here's how it worked:

Real-Time Captioning: Captioning Star's captioners were present at LMU's events, providing live, real-time captions of the spoken content. These captions were displayed on large screens, enabling attendees to read along and comprehend the proceedings.

Highly Accurate Transcriptions: The captioners utilized their expertise and cutting-edge technology to ensure the accuracy of the captions, capturing the essence of every spoken word and conveying it in a clear and concise manner.

Customized Display Options: Captioning Star tailored the caption display to LMU's requirements, ensuring optimal visibility and readability for all attendees. The captions were positioned strategically, making them easily visible from different parts of the venue.

Results and Benefits:

LMU's decision to implement on-site CART captions yielded significant benefits for both the university and its attendees:

Enhanced Accessibility: Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals could now fully participate in LMU's events, lectures, and seminars, experiencing equal access to information and fostering an inclusive environment.

Improved Comprehension: The availability of real-time captions greatly enhanced attendees' understanding and retention of the presented material. This contributed to more productive interactions and enriched learning experiences.

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Conclusion:

Captioning Star's on-site CART captioning solution successfully addressed LMU's accessibility challenges, facilitating an inclusive and accessible environment for all individuals. By implementing real-time captions, LMU transformed their events into inclusive spaces that prioritize equal access to information and foster meaningful engagement among attendees.

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Brothers – We recently received word from Brother John Cosgrove, Delta Mu 1958, that his wife, Shirley, suddenly passed away, on Thursday, February 22nd.

Brother Cosgrove, who was President of the Delta MU Chapter from 1960-1961, was the Chairman of Greek Week at Loyola, in 1960. At the conclusion of Greek Week, the Delta Sigs had a big party at the chapter house on the beach. Greeks from other LA-based college campuses also attended. It was at this party that Brother Cosgrove met an attractive sorority coed in Theta Iota Pi at Immaculate Heart College, Shirley McLing, who would eventually become Mrs. Shirley Cosgrove.1

Brother Vincent DePalma, upon hearing the news of Shirley’s death, sent out the following in a touching e-mail2:

“It seems like yesterday we were at Loyola, in school, pledging a fraternity, going to parties, graduating, getting married, chasing little kids around, starting careers.

Then some time went by. How much? More that we realized. Then Gloria Delaney passed. Then Tom Hill. Then Mike O'Grady. Then Diana Klumpp. Now Shirley Cosgrove.

Many memories.

Godspeed Shirley. We miss you already. May God bless you John and your family. My heart goes out to you.

Vince”

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This photo was taken at the Delta Mu Reinstallation Dinner, aboard the Queen Mary on November 22, 2014. Starting with John Cosgrove (initiated 1958) and proceeding clockwise there is Phil Ramazzina (Oregon State, initiated 1959) and his wife, Judith Ramazzina, Ray Korte (initiated 1965) and his wife Nancy Korte, Brian Dunne (initiated around 1967 or 1968) and his son, Aidan Dunne, Rose Helen Moutes and John Moutes (initiated 1965). Shirley Cosgrove is the one seated between the two Johns. Photo courtesy of John Moutes.

The funeral mass for Shirley will be on Saturday, March 17th, at 10:30am, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 7390 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA. There will be a Rosary there, the evening of March 16th, at 7:30pm.

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1 Summarized from the book: The First 90 Years; The History of the Delta Mu Chapter 1926-2016, Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Loyola Marymount University, by John Moutes.

2 From an e-mail from Vince DePalma on February 28, 2018.

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Matt Edde is a true behind the scenes talent. He and his twin brother, John, create music videos for country music superstars like Jon Pardi, and former CC Artist of the Month, Adam Craig. Prior to calling Nashville home, Matt grew up in farm country of Central California. The brothers knew they had a passion for film and went on to study film and television production at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

In our latest addition of our Behind the Scenes Series, Matt shares the story of how he got started making music videos and what goes into creating them.

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Country Clones [CC] | Talk about some of your creative influences? Matt Edde [ME] | As a kid I was fascinated by the works of Walt Disney, and the creativity in storytelling in his earliest films. I can remembering watching Disney cartoons as a kid and learning about how they revolutionized the motion picture with pioneering tools in animation like the multi plane camera. As I grew up I became inspired by the works of Steven Spielberg. In college I began to watch documentaries and became interested in that type of story structure and technique.

CC | Who are your mentors? I have to credit an early mentor of mine, John Hartmann, who, almost by accident got me started in the music business as a filmmaker and storyteller. He was a professor of mine in college at Loyola Marymount University, and just listening to his stories as an artist manager and agent sparked an interest in me to explore that industry. From there, I leaned on people in my field who were where I wanted to be, doing what I wanted to do. Shaun Silva, who has directed almost every Kenny Chesney music video (among hundreds of others) became a close friend and mentor to me after I moved to Nashville.

Moving from California to Nashville, how did you get into the music industry? Technically I got started in the music industry before I moved to Nashville. After I began watching documentaries, I stumbled upon a director, Ash Greyson who had been working with the band Hanson for a number of years, documenting their career as musicians. We stayed in touch, and he asked my brother and I to fill in for him while the band was in LA recording. We went into the studio with them, for about 2-3 days, and well, the rest is history.

Take us through the process of creating a music video? The process of making a music video can be different from project to project. But, generally, when an artist has a new single, the record label will solicit directors to write what is called a treatment. That is the director’s concept for a video, after listening to the track. They send along things like the song, lyrics, budget and any creative notes if there are any. From there, directors write up their ideas, and submit them to the label. If the artist and label choose your concept, then a shoot date is selected and pre production begins. For me, the first thing I do is hire a producer, who’s tasked with putting the crew together, helping secure locations, hair/makeup, wardrobe, and the list goes on and on. Once location and crew are locked in, a tech scout takes place a day or two ahead of the shoot, where the key personnel walk through the locations with the director and determine what the lighting/electrical needs are. Next, the shoot happens, and hopefully without a hitch. After the shoot wraps, post production begins. I typically edit all of our music videos, but this is where an editor would cut the piece. After the label, artist and management agree on a cut, the picture is “locked”. From there is goes to a colorist who color corrects it and makes it look awesome. The video is then closed captioned, dubbed and sent to whatever outlet is going to broadcast it.

How do you determine where the music video is shot? A few things determine where a music video is shot. The main factor is obviously the song, and what best suits the lyrics of the track. If it’s a song that talks about sipping mai tai’s on the beach, then normally a beach setting springs to mind. But, that may not always be possible if the budget doesn’t allow for travel. So, its a delicate dance between creative desire, and actual financial feasibility.

What has been your biggest accomplishment thus far in your career? My biggest accomplishment so far, I think, would actually be launching an app. We recently launched an app on iOS (coming soon to Android) called VideoBomb, which allows users to put themselves in their favorite music videos, movie clips, or pretty much anything they want!

What is the key to working and owning a business with your twin brother? The key to working with my twin brother is compatibility. We both have very similar creative ideas, so we normally mesh really well. On set, it’s nice because there are two of us to handle everything. We can kind of divide and conquer.

Do you and your brother share the same vision/direction when it comes to creating films? For the most part, yes. Often, when we’re collaborating, we combine ideas, to make one really cool concept. So if one if us is lacking on a concept, usually the other one will say something that will spark some creativity, and get the juices flowing.

Who is your dream artist you would like to collaborate with? Dolly Parton. duh.

What’s your take on video apps available for anyone. Apps like Triller – allow you to create your own short films? When it comes to video apps that allow you to make your own films, there are several. Being in this space myself, I believe that VideoBomb is the funnest and easiest, and also allows the end user the most creative freedom. I think we’re in an age where millennials are consuming an incredible amount of media on mobile devices. And 80% of the media they are consuming is video content. They’re looking for ways to make that video consumption more interactive and dynamic. That is where apps like VideoBomb come in, allowing users to not only consume, but to customize and personalize the experience by adding their own content into it.

Can you tell us about any current projects your excited for? We’re currently excited about the App, VideoBomb, but also working with a lot of new, up and coming talent. Any time we get to work with a new artist or “baby act” it’s exciting to be not he leading edge of their creative endeavors!

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“Thank you, Obama.”

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President Barack Obama delivered his farewell speech to the nation on Tuesday from his familiar stomping grounds of Chicago. The packed crowd eagerly held on to the President’s words, wondering if he would directly mention the current conflicts and controversies that have followed his successor, Donald Trump. While President Obama didn’t directly call out Trump, he did deliver a passionate call to arms directed at young people, advising them to get involved in their communities and continue working towards justice and equality. At the end of his farewell address, he made sure to reiterate his campaign slogan of, “Yes we can!” The speech was certainly a bittersweet moment, further emphasizing the tremendous impact of President Obama’s leadership, grace, and intelligence that were often tested but never broken during his two terms. This all in mind, our friends over at Fresh U took the liberty of gathering responses from young black girls and women from colleges across the country and asked them them to reflect on Barack Obama’s presidency and what it means to them. Check out their powerful thoughts below.

Kiara Nelson, Freshman Howard University

I’d never really understood how much I’d taken advantage of having a black president in office, until his Farewell Address. There was so much sorrow in my dorm, nobody wanted to watch Obama leave.

Growing up with a black President in office was something so incredible for little black boys and girls everywhere. For me, it helped me be proud of who I was, no matter what anybody had to say about my skin color. Because my President was black, I could do anything possible. I could be the top student in my graduating class. I could go to college and show the world my abilities. I could be successful. Now, I could do that prior to Obama being in office, but because he was, there was stronger sense of confirmation and confidence in my mind. I would never doubt myself—all because my President was black.

Watching Obama tell the nation goodbye was saddening and inspirational at the same time. I felt like an uncle I’d grown up with was leaving me forever, yet he gave me hope. By telling us that there are more to solving problems that tweeting about them and reassuring us that there is still hope for our country, I can still live day-to-day with a positive mindset. The man with so much swag, so much professionalism, and so much grace in his words and actions….he just can’t be replaced.

Natalie Evans, Freshman, Hofstra University

In a word, President Barack Obama’s farewell address was emotional. When he was elected I was only about 10 years old, in the 5th grade, and impressionable. Now, I am 19 years old, a college Freshman, and what an impression he has made. As an African-American and a woman, I am one of the most disrespected, left out, and oppressed peoples in society. It is why I am not a fan of history, because it seems like in any instance women like me were at a disadvantage. At any given period in American history, I am last in line, patiently waiting for my turn.

Even growing up, the way black women we’re depicted in society was you were either a ghetto girl, not intelligent, or someone’s “baby mama”, and myself being from a small town thought that that was it for me. Nobody thought I would be more than a CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant), and neither did I until Obama was elected. He spoke about change, ability, perseverance, and the black community raising themselves up to a higher standard. And we did, because he told us that we can. People in my community went back to college to get degrees, our community pulled together, and there was a sense of renewed unity. When he quoted the constitution last night it did not sound impossible, or ironic like when I usually here it from the back of the line, peeking over shoulders, wondering if it even applied to me.

This time, I knew it did apply to me. When Obama spoke those words I felt a sort of passion ignite in me, a passion that over the past few months had come from a place of anger, sadness, and outrage, but that now comes from a place of hope and purpose. Last night I felt like I was 10 years old again, watching him speak for the first time. Proud, inspired, and content. President Obama inspired and helped this country to the best of his ability. But for me, he has instilled in me the courage to exceed expectation and has made me less negative and cynical about our future.

“It’s not that our nation has been flawless from the start, but we have shown the capacity to change.” I believe that, and I will work for that change because of Barack Obama’s example.

Manna Zelealem, Freshman, Loyola Marymount University

I watched President Obama’s farewell address on the floor of my dorm room, in the middle of unpacking my suitcase from winter break. Tears welled in my eyes and the moment was reminiscent of January 20, 2009 when I watched President Obama’s first inauguration in my fifth grade math class. In 2009, tears came to my eyes when I saw the soon-to-be President and First Lady step out of their limo and wave to the cheering crowds. I knew how monumental it would be to finally have a black president… to have someone in office who looked like me.

When I watched the farewell address, I had the finalized version of that same feeling. It was no longer a matter of wondering how life-changing it would be to have President Obama in office, rather it was a reflection of how significant his presidency was and the legacy he is leaving behind.

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have grown up during this presidency. The Obama’s legacy will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. President Obama’s farewell address reminded me of how far we have come as a country- and how far we have yet to go. He and First Lady Michelle Obama have inspired a generation of young black men and women to do better and be better… to surpass the expectations set by society, to dismantle the stereotypes that have been placed upon us, and to put forth the effort to excel in everything we do.

Jasmine Naomi Jones, Freshman, Xavier University of Louisiana

I was feeling so many emotions as I watched President Obama give his final speech. I’m struggling to find the words to describe my admiration and respect for President Obama. I can’t believe these eight years have flown by so quickly! I remember watching the inauguration in class when I was in the fifth grade and now I’m a college freshman. As I look back, President Obama made a huge impact.

Time and time again, he’s reminded the American people of what he was able to accomplish. He saved our economy, brought back the auto industry, and eliminated the threat of bin Laden. Not to mention, he brought black culture to the White House. We’ll probably never see swag surfing in the White House ever again. I felt a sense of nostalgia as I watched his speech. He cared about all Americans, no matter the party affiliation, race, or gender. What Obama was able to accomplish in office inspired tons of young Americans, including myself. Needless to say that representation matters. No matter how you felt about his policies, just having a black family in the White House was awesome. As African Americans, we’ve come a long way and we’ve got so much farther to go. We came from the fields to the White House. Growing up with Obama as president has inspired me to do great things and I know that only great things are to come! So I’ll end with this: Thank you, Obama.

Re’Nyqua Farrington, Freshman, Nova Southeastern University

“This is the most hopeful, political message I’ve heard since 2017 started,” I tweeted that amidst Obama’s Farewell and that’s the best way I can sum up his speech. After the political partisanship and negative media floating through the news, it was great to hear a leader speak of an improved America. He did not shy away from controversial topics like marriage equality and race relations and spoke to the social evolution that has taken place since he has assumed office. The same Obama inaugurated in 2009 who thought that marriage should be between a man and woman is the same man celebrating marriage equality as he gives his farewell in 2017. His willingness to make social progress during his presidency is truly commendable and makes me proud to experience an Obama presidency throughout my childhood and adolescence. Even more inspiring was Obama’s ability to shut down claims of a “post-racial America” and recognize that society has room for improvement. He really emphasized the we from his campaign slogan, “Yes We Can” and called on Americans to enact social change. However, Obama’s speech was much more than a call for social justice and he spoke on the economic improvements that have occurred since the Great Recession like job creation and rising incomes. Still, the true spotlight of Obama’s Farewell Address was the beautiful tribute (Michelle LaVaughn Robinson from the Southside, cue the relationship goals hashtag) to his wife and daughters.

Ivannia A. Morton, Freshman, Marymount Manhattan College

The day after Donald Trump was elected, I woke up to students and teachers marching across 3rd avenue with tambourines and neon posters. Upon going outside, I noticed there was a look of emptiness on the faces of many. I received a text from my mother begging me to not go near Trump Towers in fear of me being harmed because of my skin color and my gender. Turning back the clock to 4 years ago when Obama was re-elected, most people were ecstatic. There was an affirmation of peace and a feeling of safety knowing that Obama was back in the house, and the change he would ensue. As I listened to his farewell speech he mentioned something that struck a chord with me: “For every two steps forward, it often feels like we take one step back.” This is exactly how I felt when Trump was elected. It seemed as if our progress hit rewind. Then he said this: “Democracy can buckle when we give in to fear.” Giving into fear of what Trump can do is only going to strengthen his power. It is important for minorities to stand up and speak up for our beliefs, and most importantly, vote. Like a sling shot, we need to be pulled back in order to shoot further. Obama has passed the baton of change onto us, it is now our turn to run with it.

Shaun Borne, Freshman, Xavier University of Louisiana

Originally, I didn’t want to watch President Obama’s Farewell Address because I knew that I would be watching a piece of my childhood leave, but I knew that I had to watch him speak eloquently and passionately one last time. His speech was incredible because he held nothing back; he truly spoke about the issues that are still plaguing America. As I was trying to keep my eyes dry, he spoke about the supposed way that race relations changed after he was elected, but he knew that there is so much more work to be done. President Obama has given the Black community an even stronger desire to seek equality in all aspects of our lives, and his work will forever be imbedded in my life. I thought that, his daughter, Malia’s tears were from a child whose father has had the hardest job, but she saw his resiliency and strength and it was inspiring. I literally felt the love that President Obama and Mrs. Michelle have towards each other through the TV, and I realized that President Obama is more than a politician; he is a husband, a father, and a cultural icon. Even though his presidency is ending, his legacy has left an imprint of hope on the hearts of people around the world. I was that fifth grader that watched him be elected the first time in 2008, and now I am the college freshman that wishes he could stay a little longer.

Mia-Simone Green, Freshman, University of South Carolina

For the entirety of my teenage years, Barack Obama’s presidency has played in the background. My family sat me down to watch his inauguration while I was in fifth grade. His re-election was my freshman year of high school. As his daughters grew up, I grew up with them. Watching his Farewell Address gave me exactly two feelings: pride and fear. Pride because, well, he did it. I had watched the parents of my white classmates and eventually my classmates themselves tear this man down because of his blackness. They did not objectively and fairly critique his actions and policies but attacked the most obvious thing to target: his race. Despite this unfairness, he still triumphed and championed not one, but two terms as president. I am proud of him, because he did what they did not want him to do, and that is to run a country being the first black person to do so. I felt fear, because in my gut, I knew this articulation and class would not be found again in a president for a while. No matter what I disagreed on within his presidency, he did his job incredibly professionally. He is arguably one of the best orators this generation has ever seen and ever will see. I felt fear because I am wary of the next 4 years without him. Through his powerful words, his beautiful family, and his actions holding the highest office in the United State of America, I have learned one thing that will allow us to persevere no matter what: Yes We Can.

Niye Asemota, Freshman, Alabama A&M University

Watching Obama’s farewell speech and the tears stream down him newly wrinkled, cocoa colored cheeks, a mustard seed of faith jumped out at me, that maybe, just maybe, we would be okay. Or that I would open my eyes and wake up from this horrid nightmare, and that with the snap of a finger America would be “great” again. Black women are at our breaking points in America, and President Obama leaving office has pushed us to the edge. At this point we’re flailing our arms and praying that God holds the wind so we don’t fall figurative deaths.

As his speech was ending, I realized that I have learned so much from this man and his family. I am a strong independent black woman, who can do ALL things God has designed for me. Black woman are capable of so much and we deserve the world; the way President Obama speaks about the First Lady solidifies this fact. He’s taught me to be proud of where I come from, and that the only person who can stop you, is you. As a Nigerian woman born and raised in America, I AM TERRIFIED, but with the hope I have in my heart stemming from a great man who cared so much for his people, I think we might be okay. President Obama leaving gives us a chance to put every lesson he has taught us into action, and make him proud.

Daja Henry, Junior, Howard University

Anticipating President Obama’s farewell address, there was a mixture of feelings in my stomach—nostalgia, grief, pride. To 11-year-old me, President Obama represented hope. I didn’t fully understand, but I knew the excitement of watching history in the making. If you ask me, he is the greatest US president. In his address, he had the receipts to prove it: “…reverse a great recession, reboot our auto industry, and unleash the longest stretch of job creation in our history…,” and the list went on. A sense of pride filled me. As always, he managed to check the non-believers in the most gracious way possible.

The pride manifested into straight up tears the moment he said, “Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, girl of the South Side.” All the sappiness I’ve suppressed (because as a Black woman, I’m taught that I do not have time for being sad and must always be superhumanly strong) pushed its way to the surface. The Obamas are a prime representation of Black love on display for the whole world to see. If President Obama did nothing else, his family served to show African-American boys and girls that yes, we can and yes, we matter. I know he isn’t perfect, nor could he fix the problems created by over 400 years of oppression. He cannot remedy the systems of overt racism set in place long before he took office and kept by 400 plus years of red tape, outdated documents and hatred. But he will forever be my President.

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