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.
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.
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.