Michelle Obama

This Week in Good Black News: Culture's Biggest Night Delivers, The Obamas Still Dazzle Us All, and The Queen of Rap Gets Her Flowers

From history-making moments on the BET Awards stage to a young entrepreneur's big break, this week proved Black excellence never takes a day off.
07/02/2026

Barack and Michelle Obama Say Their New Presidential Center Is the Perfect Date Spot and Things Got a Little Flirty

The ‘sexy environment’ serves as an ideal backdrop for love.
06/30/2026

Barack Obama Says He’s Going Into His 60s With a New Fitness Rule

The former president said he feels good at 64, but he is moving a little more carefully these days, while Michelle Obama is already ahead of him on stretching and flexibility.
06/26/2026

Michelle Obama Says Life Would’ve Been ‘Smaller’ Without Barack in Rare New Interview

In a new People cover story, the Obamas reflect on their early days, their marriage, and how Barack helped Michelle reimagine her life.
06/25/2026

Barack Obama Speaks Out On Marriage Struggles, Identity And Jalen Brunson

During a rare sit-down on the All The Smoke podcast, former President Barack Obama breaks down Jalen Brunson's championship run and the real toll that the White House took on his family.
06/24/2026

Cam Newton Checks UFC Fighter For 'Tasteless' Michelle Obama Comment

Newton joined UFC brass and ESPN analysts in condemning the heavyweight's recent behavior on the microphone.
06/23/2026

Michelle Obama Stitched Her Late Mother Marian Robinson's Face Into Her Skirt for Obama Presidential Center Weekend

The former first lady made her mom's face the focal point of her outfit during the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening events in Chicago over the weekend.
06/17/2026

UFC Fight at White House Overshadowed by Offensive Michelle Obama Comment

Despite major backlash, the White House has refused to address the incident, sparking further backlash online.
06/16/2026

The Obama Presidential Center Unveils Stunning Shared Portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama

The painting by Njideka Akunyili Crosby captures the couple’s legacy and the center’s broader cultural vision.
06/15/2026

UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama With Transphobic Slur at White House Fight

Josh Hokit ended his post-match interview at UFC Freedom 250 with a racist and transphobic conspiracy theory targeting the former First Lady. The fight took place Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House.
06/15/2026

Michelle Obama and Serena Williams Get Real About IVF, Miscarriage, and Motherhood

In a candid live taping of ‘IMO,’ the two moms opened up about conception issues, the biological clock, and the realities women are often left to figure out alone.
05/14/2026