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March 2, 2017

George W. Bush on affection for Michelle Obama: ‘We just took to each other’

“She kind of likes my sense of humor. Anybody who likes my sense of humor, I immediately like,” Bush said…
March 1, 2017

Barack and Michelle Obama sign book deals in lucrative bidding war

In a publishing bidding war, Barack and Michelle Obama have signed book deals with Penguin Random House, and the former
February 15, 2017

Former law professor to Obamas says Michelle should have been president

“She could easily be president, but I don’t think she will,” Ogletree said...
January 25, 2017

True Story: Trump’s Promises to Black America

During his run for President, Donald Trump promised black America a “new deal” with a vision of “safe communities, great
January 25, 2017

Republican threatened to deport ‘Muslim’ Obama and family

A Republican in upstate New York has been censured after going on a racist tirade against former president Barack Obama,…
January 20, 2017

Obamas ask Americans to help shape presidential library in Chicago

After departing the White House, Barack and Michelle Obama are already working on their next project: the presidential library in…
January 20, 2017

Meagan Good says Trump is ‘still a child of God’

Meagan Good shared her thoughts on America's newly inaugurated 45th president Donald J. Trump, who she acknowledges is "a child…
January 8, 2017

Let’s Move! a lasting legacy for Michelle Obama

Obama's Lets Move! campaign has arguably already made a significant impact - focusing on raising a healthier generation of kids…
January 6, 2017

Michelle Obama delivers emotional final speech: ‘I hope I’ve made you proud’

First Lady Michelle Obama gave her final speech, saying that "being your first lady has been the greatest honor of…
December 30, 2016

Arkansas teacher resigns after calling Michelle Obama ‘First Chimp’ in post

Trent Bennett, the Arkansas high school teacher who referred to Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, has resigned.
December 29, 2016

Nonprofit leader who wrote racist Michelle Obama post fired for good

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia nonprofit group has fired its director after she wrote a Facebook post referring…
December 29, 2016

Arkansas teacher calls Michelle Obama ‘First Chimp’ in Facebook post

An Arkansas teacher stirred up controversy over the holidays when he posted on Facebook calling Michelle Obama the 'First Chimp.'
December 25, 2016

The President and First Lady wish everyone a Merry Christmas

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama gave their final Christmas address to the nation on Saturday. In it,…
December 24, 2016

Former Trump co-chair Carl Paladino says Michelle Obama should ‘return to being male’ in 2017

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A wealthy businessman who co-chaired president-Elect Donald Trump's state campaign confirmed to The Associated Press on…
December 24, 2016

As first lady, Michelle Obama charted her own course

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Michelle Obama considered the daunting prospect of becoming first lady, she purposely avoided turning to books…
December 20, 2016

Michelle Obama tells Oprah that 2016 election ‘was painful’

First lady Michelle Obama tells Oprah Winfrey that this past election was "painful."
December 16, 2016

Michelle Obama: Trump election is what ‘not having hope feels like’

Now that Donald Trump has been elected Michelle Obama says people in America now know what it’s like to not…
December 15, 2016

Michelle Obama to host ‘Hidden Figures’ White House screening

Michelle Obama will host a screening of Hidden Figures, which tells the story of three black women who were integral…
December 12, 2016

Director returning to work after calling FLOTUS ‘ape in heels’

The director of a West Virginia non-profit group, is returning to work after being suspended for a Facebook post calling…
December 9, 2016

Michelle Obama says Harvard-bound daughter ‘still a baby’

Michelle Obama seemed less willing to accept the fact that her little girl is growing up, insisting, "She's still a…