Like so many American families, our families weren't asking for much. They didn't begrudge anyone else's success or care that others had much more than they did... in fact, they admired it. Michelle Obama admireamericanbegrudge Change image and share on social
I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as 'us' and 'them' - he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above... he knows that we all love our country... and he's always ready to listen to good ideas... he's always looking for the very best in everyone he meets. Michelle Obama barackcarecountry share on social
You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still 'mom-in-chief.' My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world. Michelle Obama centerchiefdaughter Change image and share on social
I have never felt more confident in myself, more clear on who I am as a woman. But I am constantly thinking about my own health and making sure that I'm eating right and getting exercise and watching the aches and pains. I want to be this really fly 80-90-year old. Michelle Obama achclearconfident share on social
There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made. Michelle Obama historymakesacrifice Change image and share on social
My experiences at Princeton have made me far more aware of my 'blackness' than ever before. I have found that at Princeton, no matter how liberal and open-minded some of my white professors and classmates try to be toward me, I sometimes feel like a visitor on campus; as if I really don't belong. Michelle Obama awarebelongblackness share on social
I want a president who will teach our children that everyone in this country matters, a president who truly believes in the vision that our Founders put forth all those years ago that we are all created equal, each a beloved part of the great American story. Michelle Obama agoamericanbelieve share on social
When they set off for their first day at their new school, I will never forget that winter morning as I watched our girls, just 7 and 10 years old, pile into those black SUVs with all those big men with guns. Michelle Obama bigblackday share on social
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list. Michelle Obama highjoblist Change image and share on social