Michelle Obama

First Lady/Lawyer Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is a South Side of Chicago–born, Princeton and Harvard-educated lawyer, associate dean and public servant. But the first thing she'll tell you is that she’s the mom to two girls, Malia and Sasha. As President Barack Obama’s First Lady, Michelle Obama has been praised for her poise, intellect, and style. Her first official initiative is Let's Move! which seeks to tackle the epidemic of childhood obesity.  Mrs. Obama popularity has turned her into a cultural icon and she’s been featured in various publications and talk shows. At the 2013 Academy Awards, she became the first First Lady to present an Oscar when she announced the winner for Best Picture. 

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"Kaepernicking" with FLOTUS

First Lady Michelle Obama joined San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in his signature move, each kissing their biceps at the White House this week. "I got the opportunity to meet one of the greatest women in the world, the first lady ...

Joining Forces

First Lady Michelle Obama and NBA center Jason Collins will appear together at a May 29 Democratic National Committee fundraiser honoring the LGBT community. On April 29, Obama tweeted her support for Collins' coming out, saying "We've got your ba...

Back on the Trail

First Lady Michelle Obama is hitting the campaign trail this month to support Massachusetts senatorial candidate Rep. Ed Markey. She will attend a fundraiser in Boston, for which tickets cost up to $37,600, the Boston Globe reports. (Photo: Ale...

Childhood Obesity

Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign has done a lot in the past three years to address childhood obesity in America. Whether it’s through new fitness programs, implementing healthier school lunches or teaching families how to cook with healthier i...

Michelle Obama

@FLOTUS: So proud of you, Jason Collins! This is a huge step forward for our country. We’ve got your back! -mo. (Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

The Second Time Around

For many, one of the best things about a second term for President Obama is four more years with First Lady Michelle Obama. The first 100 days have been busy – with several Let's Move! events, a surprise Oscars ceremony appearance, honoring milita...
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