Barack and I hope our portraits inspire generations of young people who'll visit the White House in the future and see themselves reflected on those walls. Watch as we share what last week's White House portrait unveiling meant to us:
It was an extraordinary honor to attend today’s uplifting unveiling of @BarackObama and @MichelleObama White House portraits. I hope generations of Americans will walk the White House corridors and see hope - and the best of themselves - in these portraits.
These paintings will hang at White House and be in the history books in perpetuity. I hope they inspire little boys and girls to dream big and reach for the stars, and know they can succeed based on their merit and character, not the color of their skin. #RepresentationMatters
Today, Barack and I went back to the White House to unveil our official portraits. It was so exciting to share Sharon Sprung and Robert McCurdy's incredible artistry with the world—and to be back in the place we called home for eight years.
No 86-year-old should fear for her safety at the grocery store.
No 9-year-old should be afraid to go to school.
And no 18-year-old should be able to buy a weapon of war.
Happy Fourth of July, and Happy Birthday, Malia! It’s been such a joy to watch you begin to make your own way in the world with poise, grace, and humor. I miss the days when you thought the fireworks were for you.
Today, a jury did the right thing. But true justice requires much more. Michelle and I send our prayers to the Floyd family, and we stand with all those who are committed to guaranteeing every American the full measure of justice that George and so many others have been denied.
A longtime substitute teacher who had to resign due to the schools' shift to distance learning got a massive financial help from one of his former students. https://t.co/uERHn1A2qP