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.
Chef José Andrés to appear on Michelle Obama's new children's cooking show on Netflix
D.C. chef and founder of World Central Kitchen José Andrés is teaming up with former First Lady Michelle Obama to be part of her new kids cooking show on Netflix called "Waffles + Mochi."
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 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.
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.
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.
Michelle Obama nominated for a Grammy for best-seller 'Becoming'
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's “Becoming” is nominated for best-spoken word album - a category Barack Obama won twice.
DCPS teacher takes student to meet hero, former first lady Michelle Obama: 'They were absolutely giddy'
A local teacher had an extra ticket to attend Michelle Obama’s book signing at Politics and Prose, so he took one of her biggest fans—a fifth grade student.
Michelle Obama signs ‘Becoming’ copies at DC bookstore on book’s anniversary
Michelle Obama is marking one year since publication of her best-selling memoir at a book signing in the nation’s capital.