Michelle Obama
Coverage of Michelle Obama in the Nexus archive.
- 'The irony': Ketanji Brown Jackson roasted after stressing impartiality on Michelle Obama's podcast
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed the importance of impartiality during a guest appearance on Michelle Obama's podcast, 'IMO,' but faced online criticism for the perceived irony of promoting neutrality while appearing on a platform associated with left-leaning views. Critics highlighted the contradiction, with some suggesting her statements lack credibility given the context.
- 'The irony': Ketanji Brown Jackson roasted after stressing impartiality on Michelle Obama's podcast
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson emphasized impartiality during a podcast appearance on Michelle Obama's 'IMO,' but faced online criticism for the perceived irony of discussing neutrality while appearing on a platform associated with left-leaning views. Critics highlighted the contradiction, with reactions including mockery and skepticism about her commitment to impartiality.
- Ketanji Brown Jackson agrees with Michelle Obama’s criticism of ‘plucking’ kids of color into elite schools
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson supported Michelle Obama's critique of isolating students of color in elite colleges, citing Harvard's Black community as a positive example. Jackson described her experience at Harvard, where a sizable Black student population fostered a sense of belonging. The article also notes declining Black enrollment at Harvard following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions.
- Michelle Obama and Justice Jackson Talk Work-Life Balance and Public Service
Michelle Obama, the former first lady, and her brother Craig Robinson interviewed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on their podcast. The discussion focused on work-life balance and public service.
- Fact check: Ads take El-Sayed out of context to claim he ‘disrespects women’
Ads in Michigan’s US Senate race claim Abdul El-Sayed has a history of ‘disrespecting women’ based on past comments and sources, which his campaign calls ‘misleading and offensive.’ A fact-check found the cited examples, including policy critiques of Michelle Obama and Gretchen Whitmer, lacked explicit gender-based or misogynistic language. El-Sayed stated the ads have impacted his family, while opponent Haley Stevens denied the claims.
- Alex Cooper on flipping 'Call Her Daddy' into a media business and entering the creative agency space
Alex Cooper discusses transforming the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast into a media business and expanding into a creative agency. She highlights Unwell's revenue growth competing with the podcast and her focus on marketing strategies.
- J. D. Vance Isn’t a Fool. Why Does He Act Like One?
J. D. Vance’s new books share titles with works by bell hooks, sparking questions about his awareness of her work. Despite his educational background and intellectual curiosity, Vance has recently acted in ways that appear to feign ignorance on political and cultural topics, such as during interviews with Joe Rogan and White House briefings.
- The Latest: Trump will meet with Zelenskyy and Syria’s al-Sharaa during this week’s NATO summit
President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey. Trump aims to enforce NATO members' defense spending pledges, faces questions about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repair project, and posted a doctored photo of former President Barack Obama and his wife.
- Trump targets Obamas again with doctored image posted on social media
U.S. President Donald Trump posted a falsified image of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama waving before boarding an Air Force One aircraft that had been spray-painted with graffiti. The image was shared on social media.
- Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
President Donald Trump posted a falsified image of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama with graffiti on Air Force One, including the phrases 'Yes We Can,' 'Obama,' 'BLM,' and Arabic text. This follows a prior post depicting the Obamas as primates and a history of personal criticism against them. The image's graffiti is linked to coded racist messaging.
- Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
President Donald Trump posted a doctored image of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama waving before an Air Force One with graffiti, including 'Yes We Can,' 'Obama,' 'BLM,' and Arabic text. This follows a prior post depicting the couple as primates, which was deleted after backlash, and highlights Trump's history of criticizing the Obamas with racist rhetoric.
- Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
President Donald Trump shared a falsified image of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama boarding Air Force One with graffiti on the plane. The photo was altered to include graffiti spray-painted on the aircraft.
- Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
President Donald Trump shared a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama waving next to an Air Force One with graffiti, including 'Yes We Can,' 'Obama,' 'BLM,' and Arabic text. The post follows previous racist imagery of the Obamas and critiques of Obama's presidential library, with Trump recently customizing Air Force One's color scheme.
- Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
President Donald Trump shared a doctored image of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama with graffiti on Air Force One, including the phrases 'Yes We Can,' 'Obama,' 'BLM,' and Arabic text. The post follows previous controversial content depicting the Obamas as primates and a modified image of Obama's Chicago library, with Trump criticizing the Obamas and their legacy.
- 'Michelle Obama went absolutely ballistic': Insiders claim RFK Jr's wife Cheryl Hines is 'devastated' after first lady launched extraordinary behind-the-scenes attack
Insiders claim Michelle Obama launched a behind-the-scenes attack, causing RFK Jr.'s wife, Cheryl Hines, to be devastated. The first lady is reported to have reacted strongly to the situation.
- Obama Presidential Center's opening instills optimism in dark times
The Obama Presidential Center's opening in Jackson Park featured speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama, emphasizing hope and democratic values. The event contrasted with the current administration's Fourth of July plans and a previous Trump birthday celebration, which the author criticized as crass. The author expressed renewed optimism and intent to participate in future elections.
- 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
At least seven people were killed and 38 injured in a series of weekend shootings in Chicago, prompting President Donald Trump to call for military intervention. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's office did not respond to requests for comment, and similar gun violence occurred in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Kansas City over the weekend.
- 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Seven people were killed and at least 38 injured in a series of shootings in Chicago over the weekend. President Donald Trump called for military intervention, while Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office did not respond to requests for comment. A mass shooting on Juneteenth injured 12 people in a crowd.
- 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
A series of shootings in Chicago over the weekend resulted in seven deaths and 38 injuries, prompting President Donald Trump to call for military intervention. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not responded to Trump's request, and the incidents occurred amid a slight increase in shootings compared to the previous year. A mass shooting on Juneteenth injured 12 people in a crowd.
- 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Seven people were killed and dozens injured in a series of weekend shootings in Chicago, prompting President Donald Trump to call for military intervention. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker did not respond to requests for comment, and the incidents occurred amid a Juneteenth celebration and near Barack and Michelle Obama’s presidential center.
- 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Seven people were killed and 38 injured in a series of shootings in Chicago from Friday to Sunday, prompting President Donald Trump to call for military intervention. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has previously rejected similar requests, and the National Guard has been deployed in other cities under Trump. A mass shooting on Juneteenth injured 12 people, and former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama opened his presidential center on Chicago's South Side ahead of the violence.
- Obama urges resiliency and unity during speech at Obama Presidential Center opening
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama attended the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side with their daughters. The center is set to open to the public on Juneteenth the following day.
- At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
At least 12 people were shot in Chicago after an SUV pulled up and opened fire on a crowd, leaving two in critical condition. The incident occurred on Juneteenth near the Barack Obama Presidential Center, with police reporting 21 total shootings in the city since Friday evening.
- Gunfire rocks Chicago’s South Side, 12 hurt in holiday weekend violence
Gunfire in Chicago's South Side left 12 people with gunshot wounds, including two in critical condition, after an SUV pulled up and two individuals inside opened fire. The shooting occurred on Juneteenth, with 21 people shot in the city since Friday evening, resulting in four deaths. A pastor criticized the violence as a tragic disruption of the holiday's celebration.
- At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
At least 12 people were shot when an SUV pulled up and opened fire on a crowd in Chicago. Two individuals were in critical condition, and the incident occurred on Juneteenth. The article mentions the nearby opening of Barack Obama's presidential center and a local pastor's reaction to the violence.
- How we photographed a Barack and Michelle Obama storyhour at the Obama Presidential Center's library branch
Barack and Michelle Obama participated in a storytime session at the Obama Presidential Center's library branch in Chicago, reading Maurice Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are' to students. Photojournalist Ashlee Rezin captured the moment during the event's interactive storytelling.
- As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago
As Juneteenth was celebrated in the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center in Chicago.
- As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama opened the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's South Side on Juneteenth, a day celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S. The center aims to inspire community-driven change and coincides with national Juneteenth commemorations.
- Barack and Michelle Obama surprise Chicago students at opening of presidential center's public library
Barack and Michelle Obama surprised Chicago students at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center's public library, where they read 'Where the Wild Things Are' and interacted with children from William H. Ray Elementary. The event included storytelling, riddles, and playful banter between the former president and first lady.
- Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama greeted the first 100 visitors to the new presidential center. They personally surprised the initial visitors upon the center's opening.
- Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The event included a book reading and a dedication ceremony with notable attendees. The center features a museum, library branch, and public spaces near the University of Chicago.
- Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. They read 'Where the Wild Things Are' to children and interacted with guests at the center, which features a museum and public spaces. The center's Juneteenth opening followed a dedication ceremony with notable attendees, and tickets are sold out through November.
- Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised first visitors to the newly opened presidential center, personally greeting them.
- Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Barack and Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, personally greeting them and reading 'Where the Wild Things Are' with LeVar Burton. The museum, which includes a Chicago Public Library branch and public spaces, opened on Juneteenth with sold-out tickets through November.
- As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago
Former President Barack Obama's presidential center opened in Chicago's South Side, coinciding with Juneteenth celebrations. The center aims to inspire community change through exhibits and spaces like a museum, garden, and library. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., marked by Union troops declaring freedom in Texas on June 19, 1865.
- Obama Shares Vision for His New Chicago Presidential Center
President Barack Obama discusses his new Chicago Presidential Center, touching on Iran, political polarization, media fragmentation, Michelle Obama's legacy, and exhibits including letters received during his presidency. A surprise video message from a former letter-writer, now a college graduate, is also featured.
- As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago
Barack Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago on Juneteenth, a day celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S. The center aims to inspire community change and includes exhibits on Obama's presidency, a library, and spaces for reflection. Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops declared freedom for enslaved people in Texas.
- As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago
Barack Obama's presidential center opened in Chicago on Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. The center aims to inspire community change and includes exhibits on Obama's presidency and a replica of the Oval Office. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops declared freedom for enslaved people in Texas.
- Michelle Obama raises eyebrows when describing her next chapter
Michelle Obama's comments about her next chapter have sparked attention. She and Barack Obama have differing priorities for their future plans.
- Read Barack Obama's speech at the Obama Presidential Center
Barack Obama delivered a speech at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, thanking individuals and groups for their support, reflecting on his arrival in Chicago in 1985, and discussing his experiences organizing communities on the South Side. He emphasized themes of unity, leadership, and giving people a voice to build a fairer America.