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Jun

Willie Mays

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, baseball, death, mays, mlb, Obama, potus, President, tribute, tweets, willie, Willie Mays

Willie Mays wasn’t just a singular athlete, blessed with an unmatched combination of grace, skill and power. He was also a wonderfully warm and generous person – and an inspiration to an entire generation. I’m lucky to have spent time with him over the years, and Michelle and I… pic.twitter.com/tpO3O9B9yc
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 19, 2024

Jun

Kind Words

By Nerdy Wonka 99 Comments

Categories: Michelle Obama
Tags: death, First Lady, flotus, Marian, Marian Robinson, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, robinson, tribute, tweets

I just wanted to say thank you for all the prayers, kind words, and love that you all have shown our entire family these last few days. Every text, comment on social media, and beautiful tribute has brought us some light. It means so much to hear what a special woman she was to…
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 3, 2024

Jun

Marian Robinson: A Remarkable Life

By Nerdy Wonka 99 Comments

Categories: Articles and Michelle Obama
Tags: 2008, 2008 Elections, Barack, Barack Obama, becoming, death, election, First Lady, flotus, legacy, Marian, Marian Robinson, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama White House, President, robinson, tweets, white house

My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today. We wanted to offer some reflections on her remarkable life: https://t.co/F7T6q625PC
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 31, 2024

There was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life. And we will spend the rest of ours trying to live up to her example. https://t.co/2gH0DPQYVb
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 31, 2024

Paraphrasing from Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” book

She asked her Mom why she was holding Barack’s hand on election night

“His father left when he was 2. He lost his mother to cancer. He was moments away from becoming leader of the free world with no parents. So I took his hand” pic.twitter.com/mjJXSMtaqw
— Evan (@daviddunn177) June 1, 2024

Jan

Dexter Scott King

By Nerdy Wonka 95 Comments

Categories: Michelle Obama
Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, cancer, child, Coretta, Coretta Scott King, death, Dexter, Dexter Scott King, First Lady, King, Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle, Michelle Obama, MLK Jr., Obama, President, Scott, son, statement, The King Center, tweets

Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Dexter Scott King. Dexter was the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and dedicated his life to protecting their legacy. As Chairman of The King Center, he inspired a new generation to… https://t.co/UTZ1WSQSIg
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 22, 2024

Nov

Rosalynn Carter

By Nerdy Wonka 95 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, carter, death, First Lady, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama White House, President, rosalynn, tweets, white house

You learn very quickly that there is no handbook or rules to being First Lady. Technically, it’s not even an official position. And while there are spoken and unspoken expectations that provide some structure, the role is largely shaped by the passions and aspirations of the… pic.twitter.com/MDOVk8NtR1
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 19, 2023

Rosalynn Carter’s life is a reminder that no matter who we are, our legacies are best measured not in awards or accolades, but in the lives we touch. We send our thoughts and prayers to Jimmy and the entire Carter family during this difficult time. https://t.co/lqgcusqIhy
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 20, 2023

May

Tina Turner: Unapologetically Herself

By Nerdy Wonka 83 Comments

Categories: All Photos
Tags: artist, Barack, Barack Obama, Celebrities, Celebrity, death, Music, Obama, President, Tina Turner, tweets

Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never… pic.twitter.com/qXl2quZz1c
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 24, 2023

Apr

Barrier-Breaking

By Nerdy Wonka 110 Comments

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Tags: Activist, Barack, Barack Obama, belafonte, Black History, Celebrities, Celebrity, civil rights, death, First Lady, Harry Reid, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, tweets

Harry Belafonte was a barrier-breaking legend who used his platform to lift others up. He lived a good life – transforming the arts while also standing up for civil rights. And he did it all with his signature smile and style. Michelle and I send our love to his wife, kids, and… pic.twitter.com/g77XCr9U5b
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 25, 2023

Jul

Shinzo Abe

By Nerdy Wonka 104 Comments

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Tags: assassination, Barack, Barack Obama, death, japan, Obama, President, Prime Minister, Shinzo, Shinzo Abe

I am shocked and saddened by the assassination of my friend and longtime partner Shinzo Abe in Japan. Former Prime Minister Abe was devoted to both the country he served and the extraordinary alliance between the United States and Japan.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 8, 2022

I will always remember the work we did to strengthen our alliance, the moving experience of traveling to Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor together, and the grace he and his wife Akie Abe showed to me and Michelle.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 8, 2022

Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan who are very much in our thoughts at this painful moment.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 8, 2022

Mar

Madeleine Albright

By Nerdy Wonka 104 Comments

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, death, First Lady, immigrant, Madeleine Albright, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, secretary, statement, tweets

As the first woman to serve as America’s top diplomat, Madeleine Albright was a champion for democratic values. Michelle and I send our thoughts to the Albright family and everyone who knew and served with a truly remarkable woman. pic.twitter.com/8jj3GYZXbB
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 23, 2022

Feb

Trayvon Martin: 10 Years

By Nerdy Wonka 108 Comments

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Black History, Black History Month, death, florida, martin, murder, Obama, President, racism, trayvon, Trayvon Martin, tweets, White Privilege, White Supremacy

It’s hard to believe it's been 10 years since Trayvon Martin was killed. Leading up to this anniversary, I reflected on what his death meant to me as president, as a Black parent, and as a Black man—as well as what it meant for our country. pic.twitter.com/Ywt22dOGup
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 26, 2022