More than 40 years ago, I arrived in Chicago in search of an idea. I was a young man looking for purpose, who believed deeply in America, was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, and wanted to be a part of something larger. The America I believed in was one where everyone has opportunity, everyone is seen, everyone belongs—because that was an America that had a place for me, too.
Michelle Obama: Barack did the people's work. Rescuing our economy. Expanding healthcare. Ending a war. Saving an auto industry. Winning a Peace Prize. Keeping us safe from Ebola. Standing up for marriage equality. Listening to science. And comforting an entire nation in the face of unspeakable tragedies.
Michelle Obama: I'm going to take a little time to do something that I know my husband will not do today, and that is to fully sing his praises. Barack, you gotta look at me
Barack Obama: No. I’m going to look down.
President George W. Bush gives former first lady Michelle Obama mints ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center
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📸 Great photo of @JoeBiden and @DrBiden with the Obamas, Bushes, and Clintons in Chicago today.
This is America. Not what is currently in the White House.
A'ja Wilson is the newest champion to grace the cover of Wheaties 🔥
The limited-edition Wheaties x A’ja Wilson cereal box will be available at major retailers this summer.
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama speak at Presidential Center Stakeholder Reception.
THURSDAY -- Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony - LIVE at 10:30am ET on C-SPAN https://t.co/mzL8BfUl4G
It means so much to Barack and me to open up the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. This is where I grew up, where Barack got his start, and where we raised our girls. So having a place where kids from our community can see themselves, connect with each other, and channel their hope—there’s nothing more powerful than that.
A woman whose impact extends far beyond any title she has ever held 🌹
From Chicago's South Side to Princeton and Harvard Law School, from attorney and hospital executive to First Lady, bestselling author, producer, and advocate, Michelle Obama has spent decades showing what leadership, excellence, and service can look like.
Her legacy isn't just measured by accomplishments. It's reflected in the millions of people especially Black women and girls who saw new possibilities because she existed.
Today and every day, we give Michelle Obama her flowers.
Michelle Obama Appreciation Day!!
Michelle Obama is a classy, respectful, beautiful, confident, strong Black woman who graduated from Princeton University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology (cum laude) and from Harvard Law School in 1988 with a Juris Doctor.