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Barack And Michelle Obama Attend Portrait Unveiling At Nat'l Portrait Gallery theGrio.com
June 2, 2021

Obama portraits to go on tour, beginning at their first date spot in Chicago

The portraits of former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama are heading to Chicago in a new national…
Drake
January 16, 2020

Feeling nostalgic, Drake posts thank-you letter from Obamas on his IG Story

Drake posted several photos of various items of personal importanc to his Instagram story, one being a note from the…
Barack and Michelle Obama theGrio.com
January 14, 2020

President Obama and First Lady Michelle have scored their first Oscar nomination

Barack and Michelle Obama’s first film under their Netflix agreement has been nominated for an Oscar in the best documentary feature category.
Michelle Obama Birthday thegrio.com
January 20, 2018

Here’s how Michelle Obama reportedly celebrated her birthday

Michelle Obama turned 54 this week, and she reportedly celebrated quietly with some close family and friends. Chef Spike Mendelsohn…
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...
November 14, 2016

Meet the Spelman grads who are trying to throw Obama an epic sendoff

President Obama is no stranger to large crowds...
August 6, 2016

“Southside With You” Movie Review

TheGrio had the opportunity to see the highly anticipated film Southside With You before it hits theaters, and trust us,
December 2, 2015

New York University, Columbia reportedly among Malia Obama’s ‘top choices’ for college

Barnard College and New York University could welcome a member of the first family next fall: Malia Obama. There are reportedly
November 28, 2015

President Obama shops with daughters on ‘Small Business Saturday’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is keeping tradition to support small businesses...
April 20, 2014

Happy Easter! Celebrate the holiday with the Obamas (SLIDESHOW)

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Every year the first family participates in an epic Easter egg roll and don their Sunday best…
August 19, 2013

The Obamas adopt 2nd White House dog, name her Sunny

WASHINGTON (AP) — Watch out, Bo — there's a new dog in town...
August 19, 2013

White House travel director keeps entourage moving

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) - Ashley Tate-Gilmore heads the White House Travel Office, a five-person operation that handles precise logistics…
July 5, 2013

Obamas thank troops during White House barbecue

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is noting that it's not just the nation's birthday, it's his daughter Malia's, too...
June 16, 2013

The best photos of Barack Obama being a dad

SLIDESHOW - On Father's Day, here are some of our favorite pictures of Barack Obama just being a dad...
May 3, 2013

Fox News host asks: 'Is Malia Obama going to go on birth control?'

theGRIO REPORT - The families, and especially the children, of the commander-in-chief are almost always considered off-limits by the media…
February 21, 2013

Kentucky inmate charge in Obama family threats

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) - A U.S. inmate is facing federal charges, accused of writing letters threatening the life of President…
January 21, 2013

Craig Robinson talks being the 'coach next door' and brother of the first lady

theGRIO REPORT - As President Barack Obama begins his second term, it's a second term for his family too, with…
October 7, 2012

Obamas enjoy belated 20th anniversary celebration

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are getting their anniversary date night after all —…
September 7, 2012

Where’d the time go? Obama girls now young women

NEW YORK (AP) - Who were those willowy young women with Barack and Michelle Obama — and where'd they hide…
August 20, 2012

The Obamas attend Sunday church service

SLIDESHOW - This weekend, President Barack Obama, accompanied by the First Lady, Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia, attended service…