POLITICS 11/18/2018 05:06 pm ET The former president compared his cameo to Jay-Z coming on stage during a Beyoncé concert. By Andy McDonald Barack Obama made a cameo during Michelle Obama’s book tour stop in Washington, D.C., Saturday night. The former president walked onto the stage with a bouquet of flowers for his wife, who’s promoting her new memoir, Becoming, and the crowd went nuts. Barack Obama compared his entrance to what he imagines it’s like for Jay-Z and Beyoncé. “This is like, you know, when Jay-Z comes out during the Beyoncé concert,” the former president said. “Like, ‘Crazy in Love’?” He spoke about falling in love with Michelle and how, early on, she tried to set him up with some of her friends, whom he says he was not interested in. “Don’t go there,” Michelle Obama chimed in, which drew laughter from the crowd. The former first lady’s social media … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Makes Surprise Appearance During Michelle’s Book Tour
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Barack Obama Surprises Michelle at DC Book Event
Thousands of people crowded Capital One Arena in D.C. Saturday night for Michelle Obama's "Becoming" book tour event — which included a special surprise for the former first lady. Lines outside the arena were reminiscent of the crowds the venue might see for major concerts and sporting events. Many people told News4 that braving the sold-out crowd was well worth it to see Obama speak. "Oh my gosh, just to be in her presence. And I love what she embodies - just the spirit of women, empowering women. It’s really exciting," Dionne Powell said. Space Station Supplies Launched, 2nd Shipment in 2 Days "I wish I could get a selfie with her, but I know that’s not gonna happen so just hearing her speak ... and getting a copy of the book and getting it signed," said Rita Barrett, who flew all the way from Atlanta. Obama's memoir chronicles her experiences growing up in Chicago, balancing the demands of being a working mother and her time serving as first lady. "We grew … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Surprises Michelle at DC Book Event
Barack Obama surprise guest at Michelle Obama’s book show
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama practically brought the house down at Michelle Obama's book show in Washington. The former first lady is currently touring the country promoting her memoir, "Becoming," and participated in a conversation Saturday night moderated by her longtime friend and former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett. When the conversation shifted toward Mrs. Obama's feelings about her husband, Jarrett announced a "special guest" and Barack Obama came on stage carrying a bouquet of pink roses for his wife. The crowd leapt to its feet. Jarrett asked him what about Michelle Obama captured his heart when they met at a Chicago law firm where she was his mentor. Barack Obama said she was "one of a kind," strong and honest, and someone he knew he could always count on. … [Read more...] about Barack Obama surprise guest at Michelle Obama’s book show
Former President Barack Obama to visit Oakland in February
By Bay City News | PUBLISHED: November 16, 2018 at 11:45 am | UPDATED: November 16, 2018 at 11:53 am OAKLAND – Former President Barack Obama will come to Oakland in February for a program that will address opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color, Oakland officials and the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance announced yesterday. Obama will participate in MBK Rising!, an event that will bring together My Brother’s Keeper communities, young men of color, organizations that are focused on boys and young men of color, elected officials and Obama launched My Brother’s Keeper in February 2014 to address persistent opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color and to ensure all youth can reach their full potential, MBK officials said. In 2015, the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, inspired by My Brother’s Keeper, was launched to scale and sustain the organization’s mission. In late 2017, the MBK Alliance became an initiative of the Obama … [Read more...] about Former President Barack Obama to visit Oakland in February
Illinois 200: Barack Obama’s political career in Illinois helped shape his presidency
A decade ago, he claimed victory in the presidential campaign from Grant Park in Chicago. He announced his run -- and later his running mate -- on ground trod by Abraham Lincoln at the Old State Capitol. related advertisement Most people know about the Great Chicago Fire, but there's a lot more to Illinois history than that. Native American settlements thousands of years old, the battle over slavery, the transfer of influence from southern to northern Illinois, wars and riots, the gangsters and politicians and artists and athletes that shaped our state -- all are part of a yearlong series of articles to mark Illinois' bicentennial. The Daily Herald and dozens of publications across the state are joining forces on the series, which will continue until Illinois' 200th birthday on Dec. 3. Find previous stories at dailyherald.com/topics/Illinois-Bicentennial/. And, yes, he also quoted Ronald Reagan on occasion.Like fellow Illinois presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Lincoln, … [Read more...] about Illinois 200: Barack Obama’s political career in Illinois helped shape his presidency