The Light Podcast: Parenthood

On this week's episode of #TheLightPodcast, @GayleKing and I talk about parenthood—the fears we had entering motherhood, our hopes for our children, and the importance of nurturing the light inside of them over the years.

Listen now on @Audible_com: https://t.co/vl6kht3SU1 pic.twitter.com/vQyMnLsR8u

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 11, 2023

Failing Our Children

We are failing our children. Guns are now the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.

Michelle and I mourn with the students and families of the Covenant School today. pic.twitter.com/8X9qKKzB9d

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 27, 2023

Ada Twist

I can’t wait for you all to tune into our latest production from Higher Ground—Ada Twist, Scientist! It's a show that teaches young people to be curious about the world around them. I hope you'll watch it with your families on @Netflix, and let me know what you think! 👩🏿‍🔬👨🏻‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬 pic.twitter.com/u7oLwdMiLp

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 1, 2021

Our latest production from Higher Ground, Ada Twist, Scientist, is now on Netflix. Based on the book series, the show will continue the work we started at the White House Science Fair. We hope it inspires more young people to discover science and use their imagination to create. pic.twitter.com/qbQgnksXCG

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 5, 2021

Work To Be Done

WATCH: Former First Lady @MichelleObama tells @GayleKing why she and former POTUS @BarackObama felt it was important to speak out after the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty for the murder of George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/NApyPDqiRs

— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) May 7, 2021

She championed healthy eating for America as First Lady. Now, the mission continues with @MichelleObama’s new @Netflix show.#WafflesAndMochi focuses on teaching kids the value of healthy eating by sharing stories and traditions from around the world.

More on @CBS Monday 7-9a. pic.twitter.com/pCZZugoKe1

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) May 7, 2021

Feeding Families

Now Streaming

Waffles + Mochi is now streaming on Netflix! If you’ve got little ones or just want to laugh and learn a little about good food, I hope you’ll check it out. This show is so dear to my heart, and I can’t wait for you to watch! #WafflesAndMochi ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8ZfUjx3X1F

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 16, 2021

I’m also proud that we’re working with @PHAnews to address food insecurity and help provide more than one million meals to families in need through our Pass the Love campaign. If you’d like to learn more and pitch in, visit https://t.co/s0WCBvE8HK.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 16, 2021

People of the World…I hope you tune in tomorrow to watch #WafflesAndMochi on @netflix! I’m honored to be a part of @MichelleObama’s amazing food adventure, sharing stories about the power of fruits and vegetables…and what it means to belong! 🍅🥒🫑🧄😎pic.twitter.com/QjyCnto1a8

— Please wear a mask! Do it for the World please… (@chefjoseandres) March 15, 2021

Waffles + Mochi

I’m beyond thrilled to share that on March 16, I’ll be launching a new show on @Netflix called Waffles + Mochi! I'm excited for families and children everywhere to join us on our adventures as we discover, cook, and eat delicious food from all over the world. pic.twitter.com/dedUWMp9SY

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 9, 2021

I’m also excited to work with @PHAnews to help kids build healthy habits and help families in need cook with fresh ingredients together at home. I hope you'll join us by watching on March 16! #WafflesAndMochi 💕

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 9, 2021

Here’s the trailer for #WafflesAndMochi! I hope you’ll join us on @Netflix on March 16 to meet all my new friends and get inspired to start your own kitchen adventures with your family. pic.twitter.com/vRJZTA8WAN

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 11, 2021

Changes, They Are Aaah-Coming

Direct cash payments.
Extended unemployment.
Rent relief.
Food assistance.
Aid to small businesses.
Keeping essential frontline workers on the job.

Those are the key elements of my American Rescue Plan.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 15, 2021

Biden including a $15 minimum wage in his stimulus plan is huge

Biden moving to abolish the tipped minimum wage and sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities in his stimulus package is even bigger IMO

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) January 15, 2021

The bar and restaurant industry has been gutted this last year. Making it so that when its safe for those people to go back to work that they can make an actual living wage instead of hoping their customers aren’t jerks is exactly what they deserve

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) January 15, 2021

Honestly, I don’t know how anyone can know someone who’s been on waitstaff or bar staff and NOT be in favor of getting rid of the tipped minimum wage

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) January 15, 2021

Also: if you’re a person who tips now and say you will stop once people make the actual minimum wage even without tips? Why? Why would you suddenly think “well, I guess they no longer did the exact same thing that would have gotten them a tip before”?

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) January 15, 2021

On 1st day, Biden will rescind travel ban on several Muslim countries, rejoin Paris climate accord, extend pandemic limits on evictions and student loan payments, and order agencies to figure out how to reunite children separated from families at border. https://t.co/bPj007bw2w

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) January 16, 2021

A special edition of The Washington Post was on my doorstep this morning. I’m framing this. 💙💙💙 #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/oZofqyzyhq

— Brad Beauregard Jr 🇺🇸 (@BradBeauregardJ) January 20, 2021

I’m here today because of the women who came before me. pic.twitter.com/ctB9qGJqqp

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 20, 2021

Welp. https://t.co/HMXbMI0bP0

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 20, 2021

Biden Day One executive actions:

Re-engage WHO
Unified fed COVID response
Extend eviction & foreclosure moratoriums
Extend student loan pause
Rejoin Paris Agreement
Roll back Trump environmental actions
Reverse Trump census order
Reverse Muslim ban
Stop border wall construction

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 20, 2021

No Limits

To young girls and women everywhere: dream with ambition and know that there are no limits to what you can be. pic.twitter.com/j7qDuLVTiV

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 15, 2020

Old Enough

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