The Promise That Exists

Happy International #DayoftheGirl! Today I’m celebrating the promise that exists within every girl. When we invest in that promise, we empower them to change their communities for the better. Join me and the @GirlsAlliance in supporting girls’ education: https://t.co/dwyLjHlyo7 pic.twitter.com/mVYsPN8onA

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2021

We The People: Power Of Music

Barack and I had a great time speaking with @chrisdocnee, @pramsey342, and @HERMusicx about We The People, our latest series from Higher Ground. We talked about the power of music in educating young people about democracy. We hope you'll check it out! pic.twitter.com/T4BM6Q1snE

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 9, 2021

Learning Safely

The pandemic’s impact in India has been devastating—and sadly, it also poses new barriers to girls’ education. That’s why the @GirlsAlliance is supporting three new organizations that are working to ensure that girls can keep learning safely.

Learn more: https://t.co/C6fvBT47Hk pic.twitter.com/TlqgKGg9c8

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 1, 2021

Daytime Emmys!

I'm so thrilled to hear that @YouTube's Creators for Change on Girls' Education Special won the @DaytimeEmmys for Outstanding Daytime Non-Fiction Special!

Watch it now to learn about some of the remarkable girls and organizations in the @GirlsAlliance: https://t.co/DEBSM0DtfB pic.twitter.com/J1sUmTJNPD

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 28, 2021

We The People

I can’t wait for you all to see We The People! This Higher Ground project is filled with the songs and the heart of so many of our favorite artists—but even more, it’s a rallying cry for a rising generation that’s ready to take on the world. Watch it on @Netflix on July 4! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/c8N7nb01n8

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 2, 2021

Michelle and I are excited to share our latest show from Higher Ground: We The People. Some of our favorite artists got together with amazing animators to remix civics—and the result is a lot better than what we had in school. Check it out on @Netflix this July 4. pic.twitter.com/PlsSyq5pgk

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 2, 2021

Class Of 2021!

Congratulations, Class of 2021! You overcame so much this year with grace and humor. You should be incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished. 🎉 https://t.co/1zJXiNO7SA

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 1, 2021

Life threw an awful lot at you this year, and you didn’t blink. Instead, you pushed yourself harder and overcame th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 01, 2021

I’d love to hear more about your graduation day. Send me a photo or shout out another graduate using #DearGrad and #ReachHigher! 🎓👨🏿‍🎓🎓👩‍🎓🎓

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 01, 2021

Supporting Mothers

I love these #MothersDay cards drawn by students in the @GirlsAlliance community. Send one to your mom to thank her for supporting you—and if you can, donate to girls' education projects in her honor through the Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund. https://t.co/DqrrJE7GWh pic.twitter.com/YVLouTJ6zV

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 7, 2021

Happy Mother’s Day to @MichelleObama and all the moms celebrating today. I hope you take a moment to thank the women who love you in that special way that mothers do, and remember those who are no longer with us. pic.twitter.com/Uky8xMqHRl

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 9, 2021

I hope you take today to let all the mother figures in your life know how much you love them. I know I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for my mom. She's always been that guiding light in my life. Wishing her and all the moms out there a wonderful #MothersDay! 💖 pic.twitter.com/Qa1ePhSpOE

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 9, 2021

Michelle And Tracy

Girl Talk: Knowledge Is Our Superpower

Celebrating Dani

My family and I are mourning the loss of our beloved grandmother, Sarah Ogwel Onyango Obama, affectionately known to many as “Mama Sarah” but known to us as “Dani” or Granny. We will miss her dearly, but we’ll celebrate with gratitude her long and remarkable life. pic.twitter.com/avDY4f1PVu

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 29, 2021

Just lost the most important person in my life – my gran, Mama Sarah. My heart is broken! But as I write, not able to stop the tears from pouring, I know I was blessed to have her for so long! My inspiration, my rock, my comfort zone, my safe space. Rest in peace Dani! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GkkKrL4oYb

— Auma Obama (@AumaObama) March 29, 2021

Mama Sarah, as the step-grandmother of the former U.S. president was fondly called, promoted education for girls and orphans in her rural Kogelo village. https://t.co/d1kTc66mz8

— HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) March 29, 2021

1988 when Barack Obama visited his grandmother mama Sarah Obama. Rest In Power pic.twitter.com/uW6LECa8LC

— WaHeru 🇰🇪 ☥ (@AlphaMsanii) March 29, 2021

Message of Condolence by the Council of Governors on the passing of Mama Sarah Onyango Obama. May her soul rest in eternal peace pic.twitter.com/GWfhgCseqc

— Council of Governors (@KenyaGovernors) March 29, 2021

2017. Mama Sarah Obama Goodwill Ambassador in Tsetse fly eradication receiving Dr. Pamela Olet KENTTEC CEO in Alego Kogelo to sensitize community on need to embrace modern techniques in tsetse eradication.
May she rest in eternal peace. we have lost an Ambassador and commander pic.twitter.com/U0pVaXncwt

— Kenya Tsetse & Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council (@KenyaTsetse) March 29, 2021

In 2008 I photographed Mama Sarah Obama. I walked into her gate unannounced and she graciously accepted l photograph her as she worked in her compound. A month later, her grandson Barack Obama was elected as the 44th US President. May she rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/s4TJ5cWo1Z

— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) March 29, 2021

Sarah Onyango Obama, stepgrandmother of Barack Obama, died on Monday at a hospital in Kenya. She was 99.

Known widely among Kenyans as Mama Sarah, she was seen as the matriarch of the former president’s extended family in Africa.https://t.co/0J0qpPdnvk

— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 29, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to the Family of Obama who has lost a mother, a grandma & a role model. Mama Sarah Obama, the Grandma to Former US President Barrack Obama dies at the age of 99 at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital. RIP MAMA SARAH pic.twitter.com/Gpsm3HIh2u

— CHERONO TOWETT LLB (@Mercy_Mutai9) March 29, 2021

President @BarackObama your grandmother's magnetic personality and ability to care deeply for others allowed her to cultivate many lasting relationships. She will always be remembered. May the soul of Mama Sarah Obama Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/fT8Wct3hbP

— James Orengo (@orengo_james) March 29, 2021

@BarackObama I had the privilege of meeting Mama Sarah twice (in 2015 & 2018); she was an AMAZING woman! Reminded m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Timothy Otieno (@TimothyOtieno_) March 29, 2021

[VIDEO]: President Barack Obama dances with his grandmother Mama Sarah in Kogelo #RipSarahObama pic.twitter.com/Ggmi0wZdW1

— The African Voice (@teddyeugene) March 29, 2021