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These days, we need all the uplift and encouragement we can get. And last night, BET’s televised program “Love & Happiness, an Obama Celebration,” was just that. It was bittersweet, fun and funny and an expression of gratitude to the couple who’ve meant more to us than words can express. Check out the best and Blackest moments from last night. #ThankYouObama.

Yolanda Sang Her Face Off

When we typically hear “Glory,” the Grammy Award-winning song by Common and John Legend, John is the one who does the vocals. But last night, Yolanda Adams stepped in to do the honors and it was indescribably marvelous. I just sat, spellbound staring at the television, unable to fully process what my ears were hearing and what my eyes were seeing.

Jesse Williams’ analysis of her performance was accurate.

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