The nation has not been the same since Barack Obama completed his final term as President of the United States in January.
Considering the state of America today, there are so many reasons to be grateful for having Barry O. in our lives for the past eight years. Check out these 13 reasons why we’re still thankful for Barack Obama — forever our president.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
1. We’ll never forget the moment President Obama said Trayvon Martin could have been his son.
“If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon. When I think about this boy, I think about my own kids,” he said in a speech that made clear the hardships that come with being a Black parent.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
2. And let’s not forget President Obama was the man behind capturing and killing Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
3. He also rejoiced when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of protecting same-sex marriage.
He said of the win in 2015, that their decision “made our union a little more perfect.”
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
4. He always gets his hands a little dirty.
Here he is, with his daughter Sasha Obama, honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. by helping out in a community service project at the D.C Central Kitchen.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
5. He was never afraid to have a good time.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
6. The White House was always lit, and full of celebs.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
7. He genuinely, wholeheartedly, loves the kids.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
8. Plus, he’s all about b-ball.
Not only has he played basketball with some notable celebs, he invited the Miami Heat to the White House to celebrate their second straight championship title in 2013. Baller!
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
9. He made two of our favorite players the happiest men on Earth.
We bet they’re thankful too.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
10. Despite his insane schedule, he’s a pretty hands on dad.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
11. … And what a beautiful example for men on how to treat the ladies in your life.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
12. There will never be another as suave as President Obama & for that alone, we’re thankful.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
13. He gave us hope…
In a time where so many people feel hopeless under our current administration, President Obama gave us hope, regardless of the obstacles he faced. From giving us healthcare to inspiriting speeches to discussing race like no other president before him, Obama was the president for all people.
13 Reasons We Are Still Thankful For President Barack Obama was originally published on globalgrind.com
