Last week, Georgia officials voted to rename a local elementary school after our forever First Lady, Michelle Obama. According to The Hill, the Clayton County Board of Education decided, in a 7-2 vote, to rename the South Clayton Elementary School. Now, the board is reaching out to Mrs. Obama for …
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Michelle Obama’s Brother Recalls The “Heartbreaking” Time Chicago Police Accused Him Of Stealing His Own Bike
Michelle Obama is no stranger to discrimination. On a recent Michelle Obama podcast, the forever first lady reflected on the “heartbreaking” time when her brother Craig Robinson was 10 years old and accused of stealing is own bike by Chicago police. Mrs. Obama, 56, invited her mother, Marian Robinson, 83, …
Read More »Michelle Obama Says The Key To A Lasting Marriage Is Choosing The Best “Teammate”
Michelle Obama gives her insight on her lasting marriage with Barack Obama. There’s nothing like finding the love of your life, and forever First Lady Michelle Obama says she found that in forever President Barack Obama. In the latest episode of Obama’s podcast, “The Michelle Obama Podcast,” the First Lady …
Read More »Michelle Obama Says White America Acts Like Black Women Don’t Exist
White America acts like Black Women don’t exist, but that might be a conversation some aren’t ready for. During a Thursday podcast, the forever first lady Michelle Obama said that white America acts like black women don’t exist. She said this pertained to her as well, even though she has …
Read More »Michelle Obama Kicks Off Virtual Democratic National Convention; Slams Trump And Urges Everyone To Vote for Biden: “Donald Trump Is Not The Right President For Our Country”
The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday with Michelle Obama as the highlight, giving a powerful 20-minute speech stating her case against Donald Trump. The convention was held in Milwaukee but was mostly virtual, with Obama giving her speech via video among other speakers who spoke of progressive platforms. Actress …
Read More »Michelle Obama Details Her Experience With Menopause As First Lady: “It Was Like Somebody Put A Furnace In My Core And Turned It On High”
– Written by @kristenshylin_ With every episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast, the forever first lady continues to dive deeper into her personal life. According to Harper’s Bazaar, on the latest podcast with Dr. Sharon Malone, Michelle Obama addressed menopause, detailing her experience. “I have a very healthy baseline, and …
Read More »Michelle Obama Wants You To Be Excited And Educated About Voting Early, Mail-Voting And In-Person Voting Safety Amid The Coronavirus
Michelle Obama wants you to get excited about exercising your right to vote, voter registration, and mailing in your vote on time amid the #coronavirus pandemic. Forever First Lady Michelle Obama is featured in a new “When We All Vote” PSA that is encouraging safe and fair voting, including vote-by-mail …
Read More »Michelle Obama Issues Comforting Message To Those Concerned For Her Mental Health Following Her Recent Statement: ‘I’m Doing Just Fine’
Written by @kristenshylin_ Former First Lady Michelle Obama confirmed on her Instagram account that she is “doing just fine” following her recent statement about depression. “I just wanted to check in with you all because a lot of you have been checking in on me after hearing this week’s podcast,” …
Read More »Michelle Obama Reveals She Is Battling “Low-Grade Depression” Amid Racial Tensions & Trump’s Handling Of The Murders Of Black People
Our favorite first lady Michelle Obama opened up about “dealing with some form of low-grade depression” due to the lingering coronavirus pandemic, the current unrest stemming from racism as well as the “hypocrisy” of the Trump administration, who frequently takes shots at her husband, former President Barack Obama. On episode …
Read More »Meghan Markle Will Serve As A Special Guest At The 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit Alongside Forever First Lady Michelle Obama
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle will serve as a special guest alongside Forever First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit, which will be held virtually next week from July 13 to 15th. According to PEOPLE, Girl Up is a leadership initiative that has assisted over 60,000 …
Read More »Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote Announces Star-Studded Lineup For ‘MTV’s Prom-athon;’ DJ Khaled, Chloe x Halle, Tory Lanez and More Set To Appear
Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote and MTV have announced the star-studded lineup for its highly anticipated virtual prom event. DJ Khaled is set to join the party as the official “Prom Boss,” kicking the night off with performances by Chloe x Halle, DJ Pauly D, and more. The night …
Read More »2020 Prom Challenge: Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote and MTV Partner To Honor High School Students With National Virtual Prom
On Friday, May 15, Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote announced the winners of its 2020 Prom Challenge, a virtual event to celebrate the graduating class amid the coronavirus pandemic. Obama surprised the winners in a Zoom meeting, congratulating the 20 high schools that will be part of the national …
Read More »Netflix Announces New Michelle Obama Documentary ”Becoming”
blogged by @_cierra.jones In partnership with Barack Obama and Netflix, Michelle Obama is set to star in a documentary that will highlight the forever First Lady’s life and behind-the-scene moments from her latest 34-city book tour for her memoir, Becoming. According to Netflix, the film will be available to viewers on …
Read More »Michelle Obama To Launch Second #CouchParty To Encourage Voter Registration And Education
Michelle Obama is throwing a second “couch party” to reach and educate people about voting. Forever First Lady is kicking off the second installment of #CouchParty, a call to action started by “When We All Vote,” a non-profit organization that encourages voter registration and educates the masses on the importance …
Read More »Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote Pushes For Safe, Secure And Accessible Elections; Promotes Expanded Access To Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting and Online Registration
As the coronavirus continues to sweep the nation, infecting over 561, 875 people, states, lawmakers and politicians are exploring ways to proceed with November’s general election, if the effects of the pandemic persist. In fact, in a recently released press release, Forever First Lady Michelle Obama announced her support for …
Read More »Trump Targets Michelle Obama’s Signature School Nutrition Guidelines On Her Birthday
Trump’s administration announced on Friday that it planned to roll back school breakfast and lunch nutrition guidelines, an initiative that was created by #foreverfirstlady Michelle Obama, and the announcement just so happened to fall on Michelle’s 56th birthday. According to Slate, the change in guidelines proposed by the Agriculture Department …
Read More »Michelle Obama To Host New IGTV Series About Getting Into College
Forever First Lady Michelle Obama is hosting a new six-episode project for Instagram about getting into college. The show, “A Year of Firsts,” is set to debut in mid-January, and will follow first-generation college students through their freshman year, according to Engadget. Each episode will begin with a message from …
Read More »Julia Roberts Will Travel With Michelle Obama To Vietnam And Malaysia For “Girls Opportunity Alliance” Empowerment Trip
Julia Roberts will be joining the forever first lady on her girls’ empowerment trip to Vietnam and Malaysia. This past fall, Obama announced she would be traveling to Vietnam in December to discuss girls’ education. She also mentioned that she would be joined by a few “special guests,” which, at …
Read More »Michelle Obama Announces 7 New Co-Chairs Joining When We All Vote’s New Volunteer Program
Forever First Lady Michelle Obama released a video message today announcing seven new Co-Chairs joining her in When We All Vote, the national, nonpartisan organization launched in 2018 to increase participation in every election. In the statement, Mrs. Obama announced that Selena Gomez, Shonda Rhimes, Megan Rapinoe, Tracee Ellis Ross, …
Read More »Michelle Obama Set To Release New Book, ”Becoming: A Guided Journal For Discovering Your Voice”
Michelle Obama is back with a new book, just a year after her bestselling memoir ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Becoming” hit the ground running. But now, “Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice,” will be a companion to her critically-acclaimed memoir, featuring an “intimate introduction” from Obama herself. The new book is …
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