Michelle Obama
6 Sep 2021
Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and The Poor People's Campaign will receive the Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum in Tennessee, the museum said.
18 Aug 2020
America's political convention season begins with former first lady Michelle Obama addressing the Democrats' now-virtual gathering set to anoint Joe Biden, as President Donald Trump defies coronavirus concerns to rally supporters in battleground Wisconsin.
18 Aug 2020
Michelle Obama blasts Donald Trump as an incompetent president who displays an "utter lack of empathy," as the former first lady addresses the opening night of the US Democratic convention, which is mostly held online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
25 May 2020
Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and MTV live-streamed a virtual prom on Friday (May 22) night for high school seniors who didn't get a celebration this year due to social-distancing rules.
22 Oct 2019
The former First Lady has long advocated for Americans to live active lives. In the picture, the 55-year-old 'Becoming' author can be seen doing a lunge with an exercise ball.
8 Jul 2019
Former first lady Michelle Obama says she and former President Barack Obama will support 'whoever wins the primary.'
17 Apr 2019
Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday told a crowd of thousands in Paris to "be strong and have faith", in the wake of the disastrous blaze at the city's Notre Dame cathedral on Monday.
15 Apr 2019
Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama charmed thousands of Britons on Sunday, telling anecdotes about meeting the "wonderfully warm and funny" Queen Elizabeth and praising London's diversity at an event in the capital.
11 Feb 2019
Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at 2019 Grammy Awards. The popular former first lady appeared on stage with host Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jennifer Lopez.
24 Sep 2018
Former First lady Michelle Obama launched a campaign to encourage people to vote, telling a crowd of supporters in Las Vegas Sunday "Because believe me, I am frustrated too. I am sick of all the chaos, and the nastiness of our politics. It's exhausting. And frankly it is depressing."
2 Nov 2017
Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama took a swipe at President Donald Trump's tweeting habit telling young leaders it's not okay to "tweet every thought."
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