Michael V. Uschan

Michelle Robinson Obama was born on Chicago's South Side, one of two children of Fraser and Marian Robinson. From Chicago public schools she went on to Princeton, eventually earning a law degree from Harvard. After a stint at the law firm where she met Barack Obama, Michelle's interests turned toward community service. Already juggling marriage, children, and career, she was drawn onto the national stage by Barack's political career. This profile offers insights into the life of Michelle Obama and her role as America's First Lady.