Over the past several days, I had the opportunity to take part in two inspiring events that addressed the subject of workplace flexibility. Last week, I spoke to representatives of an organization called Corporate Voices for Working Families, and yesterday, I was interviewed by Niloufar Molavi, the Chief Diversity Officer at PricewaterhouseCoopers, as part of […]
Earlier today, Senator Robert Menendez and Representative Carolyn Maloney re-introduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). I am proud to serve in the Obama Administration, as this is one of so many policies important to women that the President strongly supports. When I lived in Springfield, Illinois in 1978, I was transfixed by the ERA debate […]
Ed. Note: Cross-posted with USDA Blog. On Friday afternoon, I sat down with business leaders from York County, Pennsylvania to get their input on how the Federal government can work with them to improve economic conditions and create jobs. Among the participants were members of the York Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as representatives […]
This week, the First Lady is on an official visit to Africa focused on youth leadership, education, health and wellness. Have a look at photos from the first day of the trip: First Lady Michelle Obama, along with daughters Sasha and Malia, reads “The Cat In The Hat” to children at the Zandspruit Township Daycare […]
The United Nations Charter makes a rare appearance at the New York headquarters of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. (Photo by USUN) For just a few minutes on Tuesday afternoon, the lobby of U.S. Mission headquarters was home to the original United Nations Charter. There, flanked by guards and inscribed with the names […]
It's been an incredible first day traveling in South Africa with the First Lady and her family! I had often heard South Africa described as a country of stark contrasts, powerful history and inspirational leaders – with a culture of hospitality, warmth and song. We had a long and varied day today, and all of us […]
Since he took office, President Obama has been committed to strengthening the U.S. economy and creating jobs for American workers. To advance those goals, today, the White House is hosting a convening on the Impact Economy (watch live at WhiteHouse.gov/live). Often, people think that large corporations and the government are the dominant drivers of our […]
Breaking news: smoking cigarettes will kill you. Cigarette smoking kills an estimated 443,000 Americans each year, most of whom began smoking when they were under the age of 18. Protecting our children and reducing tobacco-related death, disease and disability is one of the most important public health goals of our time and a top priority […]
Ed. Note: Follow the First Lady's trip at WhiteHouse.gov/YoungAfrica and learn more about some of the participants in the Young African Women Leaders, like Toyosi and Annah. The First Lady just arrived in South Africa and as we start this journey to meet with young African leaders we hope you will join us. Since Mrs. Obama announced this […]
Recently, McKinsey and Company released a survey claiming that a significant number of employers will stop offering insurance to their workers in 2014. The survey left us with more questions than answers. The article from McKinsey was at odds with a series of respected independent analyses and McKinsey previously declined to release critical information about […]
