Tina Turner: Unapologetically Herself

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

Barcelona

@SpringNuts_ Barack Obama and Michelle , Dancing In The Dark !! @springsteen #Barcelona.#BruceSpringsteen #brucespringsteen2023 pic.twitter.com/Iap1J6mj9b

— Xavi Cabo i Papiol. Photography. (@xavicabopapiol) April 29, 2023

Barrier-Breaking

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

The Light Podcast: Feeling Out Of Place

It’s always so fun to catch up with @ConanOBrien—and this week's episode of The Light Podcast is no exception.

I'm excited to share our conversation about how growing up and feeling out of place shaped who we are. Check it out now on @Audible_com: https://t.co/vl6kht3SU1 pic.twitter.com/G4eEjrnxf8

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 22, 2023

I was thrilled to chat with @MichelleObama for “The Light” podcast. Listen now on @audible_com. https://t.co/4y07hrddCr #TheLightxAudible pic.twitter.com/cApXm1d7mp

— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) March 22, 2023

Show Up For All Kids

I hope you’ll watch this powerful speech by @DwyaneWade and @itsgabrielleu. This is what it means to show up for your child—and for all of our children. 

Zaya, I’m so proud of you. You’re an inspiration for us all. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/diLQGr8HZE

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 27, 2023

Music History

Congratulations @Beyonce for making history. Thank you for blessing us all with the music we live our lives to—the songs that keep us singing and dancing and talking. You deserve all this and more!  💕👑 https://t.co/ZdQotKIpwB

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 7, 2023

#GetHerThere

Today is #DayOfTheGirl, and the @GirlsAlliance is launching #GetHerThere, a global call to action to empower and educate adolescent girls around the world.

Join us and donate to support girls today: https://t.co/MfNQzmavDT pic.twitter.com/5uiTglDBSb

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2022

I spoke with @MarsaiMartin and Ingrid Tuy, a student from the @GirlsAlliance community, about our new #GetHerThere campaign and ways we can come together to support girls’ empowerment on the #DayOfTheGirl and beyond.

Check it out: https://t.co/HxpvIDTvKZ

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2022

On this International Day of the Girl, we stand in solidarity with the courageous Iranian women and girls who have inspired the world through their ongoing protests. pic.twitter.com/71WfEdMt9A

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 11, 2022

Surviving In America

The people who need student loan forgiveness are not lazy. You actually can’t be lazy and survive in this country. Trust me I was scarily poor. You can only be lazy if you’re rich. That’s a rich people privilege.

— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) August 24, 2022

“They don’t wanna work!” I mean I don’t know if we were put on this planet to work BUT REGARDLESS whether folks want to or not, they HAVE to. Lower and middle class is a constant fight to not lose access to basic needs. One hospital visit can ruin your financial life.

— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) August 24, 2022

Poor people are the farthest things from lazy. It’s very telling that the hardest workers (service workers, janitorial workers keeping our buildings and cities livable, teachers etc etc) are the lowest paid jobs. Unlivable wages. Which is why they need multiple jobs

— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) August 24, 2022

Now there’s folks born into privilege and those who worked up to being wealthy (although this we could debate forever and also racially who has an easier time moving up out of poverty as they don’t face racial discriminatory obstacles in the financial world). BUT 👇🏽

— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) August 24, 2022

Those in the second group who say “I didn’t have anything handed to me!” Which again, debatable if you are more likely to have white alumni/resources/banks/employers willing to take a chance on you BUT, well the thing about the second group, which I find myself moving into, is 👇🏽

— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) August 24, 2022

You should remember how disgustingly difficult it was to survive when you were poor. How scarily hard it was to pull yourself out of a pit you thought you’d likely die in. I know what it feels like to need a miracle. I would never wish the fear and trauma I suffered, on anyone

— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) August 24, 2022

Because clearly it still needs to be said: Student loan forgiveness is not about irresponsible people taking out education loans and then not paying. These are compounding interest loans: borrowers are struggling because they pay many times OVER what they borrowed and still owe!

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) August 25, 2022

Before I finally paid my student loans off TWO YWARS AGO at the age of 44, I had repaid my balance again and again. But the interest meant most of my payments didn't go to the loan debt but the interest and that interest kept accruing daily over 25 years.

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) August 25, 2022

Also, government literally exists to further the common good and to help its citizens. Non-homeowners subsidize homeowners, non-business owners subsidize business owners, people w/o schoolchildren subsidize schools. Why is it politically expedient to think so little of each other

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) August 25, 2022

The Summer Playlist

Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together.

Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs would you add? pic.twitter.com/9OgPq0SRy4

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2022

Vaccines & Boosters

I’m joining these incredible moms to share a message—how important it is to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and get a booster, too.

Protect your loved ones and those around you by going to https://t.co/15PbBMBcuc to find a vaccine near you.

Do it for us moms. pic.twitter.com/lYj1sqYjye

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 20, 2021

And I couldn't be more grateful for all the medical professionals—the doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and more—who've continued to work every day of this pandemic to protect us all. Thank you for all that you do. ❤️

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 20, 2021