February 17th 2025.
On a historic day in January, Barack Obama became the first African American to be sworn in as the President of the United States. It was a monumental moment that marked a significant step forward for our nation and its progress towards equality and diversity.
BE Magazine has been there every step of the way, covering Obama's journey from his campaign for the US Senate in 2004, to the presidential primaries and ultimately, his victory in the 2008 presidential election. During his first term, we closely followed and analyzed his policies, which helped stabilize the economy, revive the domestic auto industry, and achieve a groundbreaking healthcare reform with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. These were major accomplishments that had eluded his predecessors in the White House.
Obama's impeccable performance, calm demeanor, and efforts to restore America's reputation and leadership on the world stage, along with his strategic approach in overcoming conservative opposition, led to his re-election for a second term in November 2012.
As Obama made history and reshaped the nation, BE Magazine also achieved several journalistic milestones. We openly endorsed Obama during his first run, marking the first time our publication had ever publicly supported a presidential candidate. We were also granted exclusive access to various events, such as presidential press conferences, an interview with Obama right after his Inauguration, and even a one-on-one discussion with him in the Oval Office.
Through it all, BE Magazine has been there to witness and document how Obama instilled hope in a nation facing difficult challenges. As we continue to celebrate and honor his achievements, BE's Women of Power will recognize influential figures like Valerie Jarrett, Robin L. Washington, Glenda McNeal, and Melba Moore at our 19th Annual Legacy Awards Gala. These remarkable women have made significant contributions to society and embody the same spirit of change and progress that Obama has brought to our country.
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