Obama Presidential Center to break ground later this summer on South Side
Former President Barack Obama shared a video online to thank Chicago residents for their feedback and participation in the planning process. See here:
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.
Northwestern reacts to former lecturer's op-ed on Dr. Jill Biden
A spokesperson for Northwestern pointed out Joseph Epstein had not worked at the university for 17 years and called the comments about Dr. Jill Biden "misogynistic."
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 says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
Michelle Obama to host podcast of 'candid' conversations on Spotify
"The Michelle Obama Podcast" will debut July 29 on Spotify.
Obamas, Oprah join Chicago project reading to kids online amid pandemic
Barack and Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey have joined the ranks of famous Chicagoans who are reading children’s books in videos posted online by the Chicago Public Library to engage families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May
“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.
Biden says he’d make Michelle Obama his running mate 'in a heartbeat'
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
East Bay school board unanimously votes to rename Wilson Elementary after Michelle Obama
The PTA president added that she feels the current name does not reflect "who we are as a community."
Joe Biden says he ‘sure would like’ Michelle Obama to be vice president
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said at a campaign stop in Iowa on Tuesday that he would like former first lady Michelle Obama to be vice president.
Portraits of Obamas to begin 5-city US tour in Chicago
The official portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama from the National Portrait Gallery will begin a five-city national tour in Chicago in June 2021.