Last month, BET filmed a special tribute to President Obama and his legacy, but it didn't air until Tuesday. We now know there were special performances, celebrity guests, and a night of celebration.
And that first lady Michelle Obama was seen thoroughly enjoying herself throughout the night.
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As was her husband, the man of the hour. The hashtag #ThankYouObama began trending again when people watched the event and began reflecting on his presidency.
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And it's gotten a lot of people both hyped and emotional.
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People felt the significance and symbolism of watching a swag surf, among a mostly African-American crowd, take place in the White House.
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Some people even got teary-eyed, knowing it will probably be the last celebratory gesture like this for some time.
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For many, it was beyond a dance. Words like "dope," "beautiful," alongside "historic," and "legendary" were used to convey the cultural significance and flooded the comments.
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