Celebrities, community leaders react to death of Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother
Condolences, tributes and well-wishes are pouring in for the Obama family after the breaking news of the death of former first lady Michelle Obama's mother.
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, passes away at 86
Marian Robinson – a Chicago native and mother to former first lady Michelle Obama – has died.
Michelle Obama's office addresses 2024 presidential rumors
Michelle Obama’s office has addressed rumors in recent months suggesting a possible candidacy by the former first lady.
Michelle Obama for president in 2024?
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.
Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony
Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.
Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision
Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.
‘Our work continues’: Leaders, organizations applaud Derek Chauvin verdict, urge continued push for change
Following the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in his trial for the death of George Floyd, social media was flooded by reactions, from former President Barack Obama to the NFL.
Michelle Obama considering retirement from public life
Michelle Obama is knitting and thinking about retiring from public life.
Michelle Obama, Katherine Johnson, Mia Hamm to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Former first lady Michelle Obama, NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson and soccer icon Mia Hamm are among the inductees for the 2021 class of the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Michelle Obama launches Netflix children’s show ‘Waffles + Mochi’ to encourage healthy eating
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
Michelle Obama issues statement on pro-Trump Capitol riot, calls Trump ‘infantile and unpatriotic’
Michelle Obama was among scores of political figures from both sides of the aisle who decried the violent riot that occurred on Jan. 6, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Michelle Obama, Donald Trump most admired in 2020, Gallup poll finds
For the third year in a row, former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the most admired woman of 2020, while President Donald Trump has been named the nation’s most admired man, according to a new Gallup poll.
Virtual grand opening for new Michelle Obama elementary school in Richmond
This is the first Bay Area school to be named after Michele Obama.
Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
Clayton County elementary school to be renamed for Michelle Obama
The Clayton County Board of Education voted 7-2 Monday to rename South Clayton Elementary School to Michelle Obama STEM Elementary School.
Michelle Obama accuses Trump of 'willful mismanagement,' tells young voters not to 'waste' their votes
Michelle Obama is going after President Donald Trump in a scathing new video that accuses him of “willful mismanagement” of the coronavirus crisis and of racism. She calls on Black and all young voters not to “waste” their votes.
Michelle Obama claims Trump White House doing what she, husband never could’ve ‘gotten away with’
Obama claimed she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, faced too much pressure from their “community” to be able to replicate unspecified actions of the Trump administration.
Trump hits back at Michelle Obama after searing DNC speech, says he 'would not be here' if not for her husband
President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.
Michelle Obama at virtual DNC: Vote 'like our lives depend on it'
Michelle Obama is warning Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.