Barack Obama

Donald Trump Faces Backlash After Sharing Video Depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as Apes

The video, which depicted the former first couple as apes, prompted widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of Trump’s history with racially charged attacks.
02/06/2026

Barack and Michelle Obama Warns ICE Crackdowns Are Pushing America Toward a Breaking Point

After the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti, Barack and Michelle Obama condemned aggressive federal immigration tactics and called on Americans to speak out against escalating state violence.
01/26/2026

‘I’d Actively Work Against That’: Michelle Obama Shuts Down Third Obama Term Talk

In her latest candid convo, she backs strict term limits, explains our need for younger leaders, and addresses that viral comment about women leading.
01/22/2026

The Obamas’ Heartfelt Wishes To Get Us To The New Year

The former president and first lady posted a new portrait and brief holiday message, part of a long family tradition that even includes mailing 100,000 cards each year.
12/26/2025

Barack Obama Surprises Chicago Students With Holiday Visit and Story Time

The president, in town to tour the nearly finished Obama Presidential Center, dropped into a South Side library wearing a Santa hat and read to students learning about Black heroes.
12/10/2025

Barack Obama Honors Veterans Like Never Before

On a historic Honor Flight, the former president stunned vets from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, shaking hands, sharing gratitude, and reminding them, “Your sacrifice will always be honored.”
11/12/2025

Michelle Obama Reacts to Barack’s Viral Campaign Moment: “That’s My Man”

After Barack Obama’s playful exchange with a fan went viral, Michelle shared her reaction on live TV — and we can’t get enough of it.
11/05/2025

Barack Obama Charms Crowd, Handles Playful Heckler While Campaigning for Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey

While stumping for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, the former president had the crowd in stitches after a flirty fan interrupted his speech, prompting Obama to quip, 'You look cute… but I am married. Michelle’s fine too.'
11/03/2025

The Obamas Celebrate 33 Years of Black Love At Its Finest

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Michelle Obama Shares Lessons From Raising Sasha and Malia

From playful anecdotes to reflections on their personalities, she revealed how flexibility helped her and Barack navigate raising two very different daughters
08/25/2025

Barack Obama Says Everyone Should Have LGBTQ+ Friends for True Empathy

In a powerful convo with Michelle and Craig Robinson, Obama explains how his college professor changed his perspective.
07/22/2025