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Michelle Obama
@MichelleObama
Girl from the South Side and former First Lady. Wife, mother, dog lover. Always hugger-in-chief. #TheLightWeCarry
Washington, DCmichelleobamabooks.comBorn January 17Joined November 2011

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I’m thrilled to share that my new podcast, The Light, will be available on on March 7! I can't wait for you to hear some of the stories and conversations I’ve been having with some of my close friends about so many of the issues we’re all navigating.
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Today, we honor Hadiya Pendleton—a beautiful life lost to the tragedy of gun violence ten years ago today. Barack and I hope that, through the Hadiya Pendleton Winter Garden at the Obama Presidential Center, we can honor her legacy and inspire others.
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Along with mourning Tyre and supporting his family, it’s up to all of us to mobilize for lasting change. To learn more about how communities can reimagine public safety to prevent both crime and injustice, go to obama.org/anguish-and-ac.
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Thank you all for the birthday love. I say this a lot, and I mean it—I love you back, and I am so grateful for you supporting me during every step of my journey. ❤️
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Thank you 🙏🏽 🌹for asking about ancestor influencers. My maternal great grandmother, Mary Ella Williams (Collage 1) & her daughters—Marion, Francile, Jimmie Lee; grandmother Mattie & mother, Mary (Collage 2). Link to family archive on collage. #DescendantChallenge
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I’d love to know if there is an ancestor of yours who has influenced your life. Join the Descendant Challenge by sharing photos and more about your family history using the hashtag #DescendantChallenge. I can't wait to hear about your story, too.
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I was fortunate enough to be raised these fine women (and my parents) growing up. Each told wonderful stories about; immigrating to America as a widowed mother, the depression, how to enjoy the simple things in life. So many life lessons to be thankful for. #DescendantChallenge
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I’d love to know if there is an ancestor of yours who has influenced your life. Join the Descendant Challenge by sharing photos and more about your family history using the hashtag #DescendantChallenge. I can't wait to hear about your story, too.
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From breaking down barriers to higher education to helping students manage their mental and emotional health, school counselors play powerful roles in the lives of young people around our country.
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Knowing our history is important. That’s why the film Descendant on Netflix means so much to me. It tells the story of the descendants of the survivors of the Clotilda, which is believed to be the last ship that carried enslaved Africans to the United States.
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15 years ago today, our campaign won the Iowa caucuses. I’ll always be grateful to the people who organized across the state, and built the relationships that made it all possible. I recently sat down with six organizers to talk about that time and what they’ve been up to since.
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Barack and I started the to support the next generation of leaders. And we are so grateful you've been a part of it. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to continue our work together. I hope you'll consider donating today at Obama.org/Donate.
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The work the @ObamaFoundation did in 2022 makes me hopeful for the future. From supporting the next generation of leaders to strengthening democracy around the world, we've made a lot of progress this year. Take a look:
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From our family to yours, wishing you all a wonderful Christmas filled with happiness, light, and joy! 🎄 As we get ready to wrap up this year and look to the next, let’s remember to reflect on our blessings and channel them into giving back and being kind to those around us.
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