Michelle Obama: Life and Family History
Full Name: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama
Born: January 17, 1964
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Profession: Lawyer, Author, Former First Lady of the United States
Early Life & Education:
- Raised in the South Side of Chicago in a working-class family.
- Parents:
- Father: Fraser Robinson III – A pump operator with multiple sclerosis who inspired her strong work ethic.
- Mother: Marian Shields Robinson – A homemaker who later moved to the White House to help raise Michelle’s daughters.
- Attended Princeton University, graduating cum laude in 1985 with a degree in Sociology and a minor in African American Studies.
- Earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School in 1988.
Career Before the White House:
- Worked at Sidley Austin LLP, where she met Barack Obama in 1989.
- Served as the Assistant Commissioner of Planning and Development in Chicago.
- Became the Vice President for Community and External Affairs at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Marriage & Family:
- Married Barack Obama in 1992.
- They have two daughters:
- Malia Obama (born 1998).
- Sasha Obama (born 2001).
First Lady of the United States (2009–2017):
- Became the first African American First Lady in U.S. history.
- Advocated for healthy living, education, and military families.
- Launched initiatives like:
- Let’s Move! – Focused on fighting childhood obesity.
- Reach Higher Initiative – Encouraging youth to pursue higher education.
- Joining Forces – Supporting military families.
- Let Girls Learn – Promoting education for girls worldwide.
Post-White House Life & Legacy:
- Best-selling author of Becoming (2018), which sold over 15 million copies.
- Released her second book, The Light We Carry (2022).
- Founded The Obama Foundation with Barack Obama to focus on leadership and social change.
- Continues to advocate for women’s rights, education, and civic engagement.
Awards & Recognition:
- Named one of Time’s Most Influential People multiple times.
- Won a Grammy Award for the audiobook version of Becoming
