Evening Standard

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The Barack Obama I first encountered at the Democratic Party convention in Boston in 2004 was not even supposed to be the star of that show, let alone make history as the first black President of the United States. He had only been in the Senate for

NPR

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Writing Becoming "has been a deeply personal experience," the former first lady tweeted. Publisher Penguin Random House says readers can expect "an unusually intimate" read this November.

POPSUGAR

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Former President Barack Obama, 60, announced Sunday on Twitter and Facebook that he "just tested positive for COVID." He shared that he had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but is feeling fine otherwise. His wife and former First Lady Michelle Ob

Los Angeles Times

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Barack Obama has long had close ties to Hollywood. Now the 44th U.S. president is officially becoming a Hollywood producer in a new multiyear deal with Netflix that will see the former commander in chief and his wife, Michelle, produce movies, TV ser

NPR

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Obama's ascent thrilled millions, but also stirred a counter-movement that is still on the march. His new memoir A Promised Land covers his rise through the second year of his presidency.

FactCheck.org

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Q: Did Michelle Obama call women who voted for President Donald Trump “stupid”? A: No. But the former first lady did say she was concerned about the role women played in electing Trump. FULL ANSWER Former first lady Michelle Obama made headlines in

Tatler Malaysia

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Being present to watch the Obamas live, it struck me how down-to-earth and charismatic they are. Even as they addressed the packed Connexion Conference and Event Centre in Nexus Bangsar South, it felt as if they were speaking directly to you—showcasi

Chicago Tribune

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CHICAGO - In writing her memoir, former first lady Michelle Obama said she wanted to share the full picture of her life because she wanted her readers and followers to see how the highs and lows shaped her character and set her on her path. So she di

POPSUGAR

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A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) We're going to need a moment to bask in the love that Michelle Obama has for husband Barack Obama. On June 20, the former first lady posted a charming White House throwback of Barack, Malia, and Sasha

POPSUGAR

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Former US President Barack Obama scored himself a subscriber cover of InStyle just in time for the release of his memoir A Promised Land. In the magazine feature, he shares an excerpt from his book and speaks about the most influential women in his l

NPR

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"For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, comforting presence in our lives," said former President Barack Obama. The Portuguese water dog was 12 in human years.

The Atlantic

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In “My President Was Black,” The Atlantic’s Ta-Nehisi Coates examined Barack Obama’s tenure in office, and his legacy. The story was built, in part, around a series of conversations he had with the president. This is a transcript of the third of thos

Chicago Tribune

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CHICAGO - Nearly a year after kicking off a rock star-style book tour that sold out stadiums across the country, former first lady Michelle Obama has announced the publication of her second book, officials said. But instead of focusing on her own uni

Chicago Tribune

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CHICAGO - Just hours before her much-anticipated book became available to the public, former first lady Michelle Obama met with a small group of students at Whitney Young Magnet High School. The group of 21 teenage girls were provided advance excerpt

You South Africa

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AT FIRST, lockdown seemed like a blessing in disguise. In between writing books, running a podcast, speaking engagements and making documentaries, the former first couple hadn’t been spending much quality time with their kids – especially as the girl

Los Angeles Times

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LOS ANGELES - Michelle Obama beat the Beastie Boys and others Sunday, taking home the trophy in the 2020 Grammys' spoken word category for her audio edition of "Becoming." With the win for her 2018 memoir about life as a black woman in America and he

Saturday Star

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BEFOrE every campaign of Barack Obama’s political career, he knew he needed Michelle’s buy-in. Even though she gave the go-ahead each time, the former president writes in his recent memoir, A Promised Land, she set boundaries around her involvement i

Literary Hub

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The idea that black people need to work twice as hard and be twice as good has been repeated to us time and again. We’ve absorbed it into our bloodstream. It’s become second nature. But for a phrase that’s become so commonplace, we often leave out an

NPR

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Her husband has now endorsed his former vice president, Joe Biden. But former first lady Michelle Obama is making a return to politics in 2020 on her own terms.

The Atlantic

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The president’s optimism about race blinded him to the pervasiveness and stubborn persistence of racism.

The Atlantic

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It looks like 2014 will be a busy year for book readers hoping to learn more about the inner workings of the Obama administration. Financial crisis + foreign adventures + re-election = The Lord of Rings, White House Edition. 

Los Angeles Times

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LOS ANGELES - The Recording Academy has tapped Tina Tchen, former chief of staff to first lady Michelle Obama, to lead a new task force to explore charges of gender and racial bias that erupted after this year's Grammy Awards ceremony. "The music ind

Chicago Tribune

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Would Showtime’s “The First Lady” work better if it hadn’t cast such famously recognizable actors to play Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt? Who’s to say, but I found it more difficult than usual to suspend my disbelief over the course

NPR

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The annual poll of just over 1,000 Americans conducted in December selected the top 10 most admired men and women of the year.

The Atlantic

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He gave his first major interview as a private citizen to Prince Harry of Wales—discussing his marriage, his aspirations, and the importance of free speech.

Chicago Tribune

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There is no question that former first lady Michelle Obama was talking directly to white people last week at the Obama Foundation Summit when she addressed the history of white flight. "You were running from us," she said. "And you're still running."

Futurity

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Even a seemingly uncontroversial topic can become politicized when the person advocating for it is a polarizing figure, a new study shows. “I was puzzled by the debate about whether school lunches should be more nutritious, because children’s nutriti

Los Angeles Times

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LOS ANGELES_When I walked into his South Los Angeles barbershop Thursday morning, Lawrence Tolliver had a question. Did I think Donald Trump would be reelected. Yes, I said. His supporters are rabid, no matter what he says or does. We're looking at a

NPR

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The former president is in negotiations to produce a series of high-profile shows for Netflix, according to The New York Times. The number of episodes and show formats have not been decided.

Chicago Tribune

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WASHINGTON _ Malia Obama was 10 years old and in the fifth grade when her father became president, and this week she will start a new chapter. She's off to Harvard, ending a gap year that sparked a national conversation about the trend and unfolded a