US EditionBarack Obama's Gay College Professor Taught Him 'Kindness'
- Barack Obama discussed the need for diverse role models for young men during the latest episode of the IMO podcast with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.
- In the podcast, Obama mentioned that boys need exposure to a variety of role models beyond traditional figures, stating, 'No matter how good the dad is, he can’t be everything.'
- Reactions to Obama's comments included criticism and support, with one TikTok user arguing that empathy is learned from mothers, while another clarified Obama's message as encouraging diverse role models rather than suggesting boys need gay men specifically.
- Obama shared that one of his role models was Dr. Lawrence Goldyn, an openly gay professor who taught him empathy and kindness.
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Obama Says Gay Men Need To Be Role Models For Kids In Comments That Set Off Social Media Firestorm - The American Tribune.com
In a controversial appearance on his wife’s podcast, former President Barack Obama urged young men to view gay men as role models in remarks that many saw as misguided. Obama argued that children need LGBTQ role models to teach them empathy and kindness in a bizarre podcast appearance. For context, he criticized his party for abandoning positive aspects of traditional masculinity and focusing too much on “what’s going on with the boys instead of…
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Obama Says Men Need Gay Friends Because They Might Have ‘Non-Binary’ Sons - Real News Now
Former President Barack Obama is facing backlash after suggesting that men should have gay friends to prepare them in case they have a gay or “non-binary” son. Obama made the remarks during an appearance on his wife Michelle Obama’s podcast, “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast,” co-hosted by her brother Craig Robinson. The episode focused on parenting and male role models, but quickly took a turn when Obama began reflecting on his own college exp…
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