Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager wished the First Daughters well as they embark on their new life outside of the White House.

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Asha Bandele, an award-winning author and journalist, explores the complicated relationship between African-Americans and ex-Cuban President Fidel Castro through the eyes of her daughter.

You can now call her “Dr. Queen of Soul”…again. Aretha Franklin and seven other distinguished guests received honorary degrees from Harvard University on Thursday during its 363rd commencement ceremony. The legendary singer, 72, accompanied herself on piano to perform a gospel-flavored rendition of the national anthem that had people cheering.

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Former Secretary Of State Colin Powell’s (pictured) Facebook page was reportedly hacked, according to Gawker,. SEE ALSO: Retired Boxer Tony Martin Fatally Shot In Philly On…

Name calling among politicians and their supporters and opponents is nothing new. The level of the venom, however, often is much higher when an underlying hatred based on race is at work. So when incumbent President George W. Bush made fun of opponent Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) for “flip-flopping” positions on the war in Iraq, […]