Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Museum tickets go on sale May 6. For access to a ticket pre-sale, become a member today: www.obama.org/join/bring-change-home/

To everyone celebrating Easter, Michelle and I wish you a joyful holiday filled with reminders of the enduring power of faith and hope.

Throughout #WomensHistoryMonth, I’ve been sharing the stories of organizations in the @GirlsAlliance Network working to empower young women and girls around the world. Today, I'm sharing more about Quinta Ola, a leadership development program for girls in Peru. Take a look:

Box United is teaching Chicago girls how to grow into strong women—both inside the ring and out! This #WomensHistoryMonth, learn about the ways the @GirlsAlliance is supporting the program’s work to empower young girls through boxing.

We're proud of the work our Network is doing to support the next generation of girls in Chicago. Take a look at the magic that happened when we brought together more than 100 of these leaders—and then consider joining us to support their efforts this #WomensHistoryMonth!

I’m proud of the work that the @GirlsAlliance is doing to support 250 grassroots projects to empower more than 160,000 girls in 50 countries. This #InternationalWomensDay, I hope you’ll join us in helping change the lives of more girls around the world: gofundme.org/girls-opportunity-allianceMostrar mais

Chicago will always be home. Barack and I can’t wait for you to visit the Obama Presidential Center this summer — grand opening celebrations will begin on June 18th, and it will open to the public on June 19th. See you soon! obama.org

Today, Michelle and I are proud to announce that we will be hosting the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th in Chicago, and welcoming the public on June 19th. We can’t wait for you to visit. Go to obama.org to learn more.

Hope has a new home: On the South Side of Chicago, the Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated June 18, and the campus will open to the public June 19. It will be a place for all of us to come together to Bring Change Home. Sign up for tickets and updates at

Growing up in Chicago, I loved jumping Double Dutch. That’s why I’m so inspired by the work of @BlackGirlsJump—they are spreading joy, building bonds, and helping girls become confident leaders. We’re proud to support their work through the @GirlsAlliance. #BlackHistoryMonth

This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn more about the work of @SistersinCine–part of our @GirlsAlliance Network–to help support the next generation of Black filmmakers and storytellers. 🎬

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. We will always be grateful for Jesse's lifetime of service, and the friendship our families share. We stood on his shoulders. We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson

My favorite teammates on and off the court. 🏀

My forever Valentine. Love you, always, Barack! ♥️

The @GirlsAlliance is proud to support girls getting #STEM education all around the world—including at the Dhammajarinee Witthaya School in Thailand. On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I hope you’ll learn more about their story and consider supporting our wo…Mostrar mais

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we are celebrating some of the remarkable leaders in our Network who are making a difference in Chicago. Dr. Darryca Brim started Focus Fairies Mentoring to support girls in her community who often don’t have access to mentorship programs. Take a look:

Good luck to all the extraordinary athletes representing @TeamUSA at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics! It’s been so inspiring to follow your journeys to the world stage, and we'll be cheering you on as you compete in Italy.

Happy Black History Month! For 100 years, each February we’ve celebrated the Black folks who've shaped our nation and fought for our freedoms. As we reflect on how far we've come, we can't lose sight of the work that remains. The dreams of our ancestors depend on all of us carryi…Mostrar mais

The Voyager Scholarship invests in U.S. college students’ success through providing need-based financial aid and an immersive work-travel experience. Ready to apply and grow as a leader? voyagerscholarship.applyists.net/Account/L...

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

This International #EducationDay, we're celebrating the work that our Network is doing all over the world to help girls learn. Last fall, we convened 50+ champions of girls’ education from 21 countries in Mauritius. Here’s a recap of our time together.

As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us, darkness cannot drive out darkness, and hate cannot drive out hate. Only light and love can do that. So today, let’s remember our responsibilities to march hand in hand, to stand peacefully with dignity and purpose in the ongoing fight fo…Mostrar mais

Merry Christmas! Barack and I send you our heartfelt wishes for a blessed holiday and joyful start to the new year.

Visible from nearby streets to miles beyond the South Side of Chicago, excerpts from President Obama’s remarks during the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, started going up at sunrise today on the exterior of the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center. They

THURSDAY: @CapehartJ sits down with former First Lady @MichelleObama for an EXCLUSIVE interview. They discuss her new book, “The Look,” and its deeper message for society. Watch “The Look: A Conversation with Michelle Obama” Thursday, 12/18 at 8pm ET on MS NOW.

Chicago is where Michelle was raised, where I got my start as an organizer, and where we built a family together. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, it will be our way to give back to a city that has given us so much.

During this season of giving, let’s do what we can to give back to the communities that have given us so much. From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Through the @ObamaFoundation Leaders program, Michelle and I are working with the next generation of leaders looking to make a difference in their communities. If you're between the ages of 24-45, apply to our Obama Leaders program by December 12, 2025. obama.org/programs/leadersMostrar mais

Michelle Obama revisits her life in looks—with the help of her glam team—from her college era LeSportsac to her Vogue covers. www.vogue.com/article/life-in-looks-michel...

DC, you really showed up tonight! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to hear about my new book, The Look—and to Wesley Morris for such a fun and lively conversation.

Today and every day, I’m grateful for all of the veterans, service members, and military families, whose strength, service and sacrifice inspire us every day. Let's all find a way to give back to those who've given so much to this country we all love. #VeteransDay

Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC. To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service. The sacrifices that all of you have made to protect our

Recording the audiobook for The Look gave me a chance to reflect on how much growth and gratitude live within these pages. It was so special to revisit all of the lessons and people who helped me see myself more clearly—and share who I am with the world. Listen to #TheLook wherev…Mostrar mais

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It was so great being back in New York with my friend @TraceeEllisRoss for a fun live taping of IMO: The Look limited series! I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation soon on @imopodcasts. #TheLook

THE LOOK—out today! 💙✨ Over her years in the public eye, Michelle Obama has used the beauty and intrigue of fashion to draw attention to her message. Now, she shares her style evolution, in her own words, for the first time. Learn more at michelleobamabooks.com #TheLook

Our strength and beauty as a country have always been built upon the reality that we don't all look, speak, think, or vote the same way. It's up to us to embrace our individuality — and wear it on our sleeves. Read my latest for @TheCut: www.thecut.com/article/behind-michelle-oba...Mostrar mais

TONIGHT: A candid and intimate conversation with Michelle Obama. The lessons she’s sharing about her newfound confidence and empowerment - and how she’s inspiring students working to make their own marks today. “Michelle Obama: The Style, The Power, The Look: A conversation with

Michelle Obama Reveals Why She's ‘More Vibrant Than Ever’ in Her 60s, Spills Untold Secrets from Her First Lady Years (Exclusive) people.com/michelle-obama-more-vibrant-tha...Mostrar mais

Every chapter of #TheLook captures a treasured part of my story: moments of growth, self-discovery, and feeling confident in my own skin. There’s no feeling quite like seeing them all bound together—it reminds me how far I’ve come. I’m so proud to finally share it with you on Nov…Mostrar mais

When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, it will be a hub for change — a place for people from all over the world to come together, get inspired, and take what they learn back to their own communities. obama.org/presidential-center

We’re thrilled to take you behind the scenes of the Obama Presidential Center, a new home for hope located in Chicago, built for the world. @BarackObama and @MichelleObama recently walked the site - “a living, breathing, dynamic cultural and gathering space.”

Join @MichelleObama for a discussion of THE LOOK! 11/5, 8 PM EST Brooklyn, NY With Tracee Ellis Ross 11/12, 7:30 PM EST Washington D.C. With Wesley Morris Tickets go on sale 10/20! Learn more at the link: michelleobamabooks.com

D’Angelo was one of a kind. As a pioneer in neo-soul, he inspired a generation of singers, and helped shape music today. Michelle and I are thinking of his family, and all those who loved and admired him. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/arts/music/dang...

Happy International #DayOfTheGirl! Today, the @GirlsAlliance is announcing $2.5 million in new support for 54 grassroots organizations that are empowering girls around the world. This work means so much to me. Join us: www.gofundme.org/girls-opportunity-alliance/

We've been on quite the journey over the last 33 years—and yet, I love you even more today than the day we said "I do." Happy anniversary, @BarackObama! I'm so lucky to go through life with you. ❤️

🚀 Meet the 4th class of Obama-Chesky Voyagers! 100 young leaders tackling big issues. Launched by @BarackObama, @MichelleObama & @BChesky, this scholarship fuels the next generation of public service leaders. 🌍 www.obama.org/programs/voyager-scholarship...

We’ll never forget the lives we lost on September 11, 2001. Let’s continue to honor their memories, and the courage of our first responders who put themselves in harm’s way.

Each year, Michelle and I are struck by the passion, creativity, and determination these young people bring to the table. Our hope is that through this program, they’ll build lasting connections, learn from one another, and continue driving the kind of change that shapes a more

It's back-to-school season, and today the @GirlsAlliance is announcing new support for Chicago organizations that empower girls to succeed in school and in life. Join us to support this work: www.gofundme.org/girls-opportunity-alliance/