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News Articles: Michelle Obama

Former First Lady Michelle Obama at the When We All Vote Rally in College Park on October 29, 2024. Sarah Kallis/GPB News

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  • Elections

Michelle Obama urges young voters to polls at Georgia rally in last days of presidential campaign

Former first lady Michelle Obama and celebrities from music, film and television urged young Georgians to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday night.

October 30, 2024
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By:
  • Stanley Dunlap
Michelle Obama speaks at a campaign rally in Kalamazoo, Mich., on Oct. 26, 2024.

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  • Politics

Michelle Obama says she's a 'little angry' at the hesitation to vote for Harris

Polls show some Democrats aren't excited to vote for Vice President Harris. On Saturday, Michelle Obama railed against “the lie that we do not know who Kamala is or what she stands for."

October 27, 2024
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  • Deepa Shivaram
Adrian Consonery, Jr., and Brian Ramirez were part of a group of grassroots organizers that NPR met with at Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta on Oct. 22, 2024.

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  • Politics

Harris is reaching out to Republicans. Some progressives feel left behind

Vice President Harris has been campaigning with Republicans disaffected with former President Donald Trump. But some progressive voters aren’t loving the strategy.

October 27, 2024
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By:
  • Asma Khalid
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at the Resch Expo in Green Bay, Wis., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

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  • News

Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan.

October 18, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.

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  • News

Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout

Former first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color.

October 16, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Vice President Harris and former President Barack Obama attend a White House event marking the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act on April 5, 2022.

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  • Politics

The Obamas have endorsed Harris, capping a week where Democrats embraced her

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

July 26, 2024
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By:
  • Tamara Keith
The Gay Head lighthouse rises above the cliffs on Martha's Vineyard, Mass., in 2010. The body of Tafari Campbell, a personal chef to the Obamas, was recently recovered in nearby Edgartown Great Pond.

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  • National

Obamas' personal chef dies while paddleboarding in Martha's Vineyard

The body of Tarfari Campbell, 45, was recovered Monday after a two-day search in Edgartown Great Pond, near a home owned by the former president and first lady.

July 25, 2023
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  • Emily Olson

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  • Perspective

Dear Life Kit: How do I get out of my pandemic rut? Michelle Obama weighs in

The former first lady responds to an NPR listener who says that COVID has left them feeling lost and isolated. Her suggestion? 'Take a risk' and 'put yourself out there.'

November 23, 2022
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  • Andee Tagle
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention.

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  • Politics

Biden Promises 'Light' After Trump's 'Darkness': 7 Takeaways From The DNC

Joe Biden delivered the speech of his life Thursday night, seeking to show, perhaps for the first time since this campaign began, why he should be president.

August 21, 2020
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  • Domenico Montanaro
In this screenshot from the 2020 Democratic National Convention's livestream, actress and activist Eva Longoria introduces former first lady Michelle Obama.

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  • Analysis

7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Democratic National Convention

Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.

August 18, 2020
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  • Domenico Montanaro
John Kasich stands in a field as he address the Democratic National Convention in a pre-recorded video.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Democrats Push For Big Tent At Day One Of Convention

Tuesday on Political Rewind, the first day of the Democratic National Convention came to an end last night. Three more days remain. The online convention saw speeches from a wide range of ideological backgrounds, including former Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, as the Democratic Party made its pitch moderate and progressive voters.

Our special guest for the panel is former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

August 18, 2020
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Michelle Obama said on her podcast that she's been having trouble sleeping and has been feeling depressed. "Spiritually, these are not ... fulfilling times," she said. Obama is seen here in December 2019.

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  • Mental Health

Michelle Obama Says She's Dealing With 'Low-Grade Depression' During Lockdown

Obama describes having trouble sleeping and periods throughout the pandemic in which she has felt down: "Spiritually, these are not ... fulfilling times."

August 06, 2020
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama stand on stage as their official portraits are unveiled at a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in Washington.

Atlanta 1 of 5 Cities For Obama Portrait Tour

The official portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama from the National Portrait Gallery will begin a five-city...

January 24, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Former first lady Michelle Obama makes a surprise visit to Spelman College in Atlanta on Saturday, May 11.

Michelle Obama Surprises Spelman Students Who Studied 'Becoming'

Former first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to Spelman College ahead of a book tour event in Atlanta for her autobiography, " Becoming ."

May 11, 2019
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  • Robert Jimison and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Amy Sherald was inspired by Piet Mondrian and the quilters of Gee's Bend when she painted former first lady, Michelle Obama.

How The Community of Gee's Bend Influenced The Famous Michelle Obama Portrait

Amy Sherald, the artist who painted the lovely portrait of Michelle Obama, was influenced by Piet Mondrian's geometric paintings and the quilts stiched...

February 08, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott
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