The Latest Breaking News from Michelle Obama

Descendant: the untold story of an illegal slave ship and the legacy it left behind

A new Netflix documentary tells the story of activists in Africatown, a Black community in Alabama, as they fight to reclaim their history

The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2022

Netflix Teams Up With the Obamas To Produce Big Government Propaganda

The G Word, a new documentary, only occasionally covers serious issues. But it opts not to do honest reporting.

Reason · Oct 19, 2022

Obama admits Democrats can be a ‘buzzkill’ and urges better messaging

President says he ‘used to get into trouble’ by being too policy-focused as Democrats brace for losing House majority

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2022

‘Everything I do is saying Black lives matter’: how artist Amy Sherald defined an era

She has painted Michelle Obama and her depiction of Breonna Taylor was called the most important painting of the 21st century. Now, in a new show, Sherald highlights Black subjects who are centre stage in America’s historical moments

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

Michelle Obama adds second Chicago event, brings along David Letterman, Heather McGhee

Book tour brings former first lady to Chicago Theatre to discuss ‘The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

Winfrey, Letterman among moderators for Michelle Obama tour

Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Barack and Michelle Obama share sweet tributes in honour of their 30th wedding anniversary

‘These last 30 years have been an adventure, and I’m grateful to have you by my side’

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Mary McNamara: I'm glad Courteney Cox is talking about menopause. Now can we do something about it?

Naomi Watts says it will empower you; Courtney Cox warns that it will consume you; one recent study argues it may be a reason women are leaving the workplace; and a British company is using NASA technology to help.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 28, 2022

The Long Alliance review: sure guide to Biden and Obama’s imperfect union

Gabriel Debenedetti masters the crosscurrents of the Democratic party as well as relations between two presidents

The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2022

Michelle Obama set to appear in 6 cities on book tour

Michelle Obama is set to embark on a six-city tour this fall behind her upcoming new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”

Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022