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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here's why Michelle Obama says she's glad she didn't have a son
Credit: X/Michelle Obama In a recent episode of her "Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast"—known as IMO—former First Lady Michelle Obama shared a candid reflection that struck a chord with many parents navigating modern family dynamics. Speaking alongside radio host Angie Martinez and her brother Craig Robinson, Obama remarked, 'I'm so glad I didn't have a boy.' It wasn't a dig at raising sons. Instead, her point was about the unique pressure a boy in the Obama household would have faced—especially with the name Barack Obama. When Martinez asked why the couple never tried for a son to go along with daughters Sasha and Malia, Michelle responded plainly: 'Because he would've been a Barack Obama!' Martinez laughed and suggested that a 'baby Barack' would've been 'amazing,' but Michelle quickly added, 'I would've felt for him.' — MichelleObama (@MichelleObama) Her brother Craig, the executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, chimed in humorously, 'They just borrowed our boys,' referring to his own sons and the close family bond they share. The comment, though lighthearted on the surface, underscored a deeper concern: the burden of legacy. Barack Obama, the 44th president and the first Black man to hold the office, is officially Barack Hussein Obama II. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Godrej Majesty | Luxurious 3 & 4 BHK Homes at ₹2.39 Cr* Godrej Majesty Learn More Undo His name carries not just presidential weight, but also a transcontinental lineage that ties back to his Kenyan father, Barack Hussein Obama, an economist and government official. A son named Barack Obama III would have inherited more than just a name—he'd carry the full expectation that comes with it. Michelle's comments reflect a larger theme she's explored often: the pressures placed on individuals by legacy, public perception, and gender roles—especially in Black families. The episode also touched on how women, particularly those in the public eye, are often scrutinized for their personal choices. Michelle addressed ongoing rumors about her marriage, sparked by her absence from public events earlier this year. 'People couldn't believe that I was saying no for any other reason, that they had to assume that my marriage was falling apart, you know,' she explained. Reiterating her stance on Sophia Bush's Work in Progress podcast, she added: 'That's the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with—disappointing people… This couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right? But that's what society does to us.' Michelle Obama's reflections are part of a broader conversation about autonomy, parenting, and identity in the face of fame and public expectation. And for her, the hypothetical of raising a boy wasn't just about diapers and sports—it was about legacy, burden, and the emotional cost of a name. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Irish Independent
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘He would've been a Barack' – Michelle Obama on why she is ‘glad' she didn't have a son
Speaking on her IMO podcast alongside her brother Craig Robinson and radio host Angie Martinez, Ms Obama was discussing the challenges of raising boys in today's society. 'I'm so glad I didn't have a boy,' she said. When Ms Martinez asked why she and her husband, former president Barack Obama, did not try for a son after having her two daughters, Sasha and Malia, Ms Obama replied: 'Because he would've been a Barack Obama.' Mr Robinson, the current executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, said his sister and her husband 'just borrowed our boys', referring to the children he has had from his two marriages. Mr Obama, who was the first black person to serve as America's president, was named after his father, Barack Hussein Obama. Mr Obama Sr was a Kenyan economist and government official who met his wife, anthropologist Stanley Ann Dunham, while they were both studying at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the 1960s. Barack and Michelle Obama have been the subject of divorce rumours for several months following Michelle's absence from a handful of high-profile events at the start of the year, including former president Jimmy Carter's funeral and president Donald Trump's inauguration. She spoke about her decision to skip the events in an episode of IMO last April. They had to assume that my marriage was falling apart 'My decision to skip the inauguration, what people don't realize, or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me were met with such ridicule and criticism,' she said. 'People couldn't believe that I was saying no for any other reason, that they had to assume that my marriage was falling apart, you know.' ADVERTISEMENT She reiterated that she did not go to Mr Trump's inauguration because it was the best decision for her. 'I'm here really trying to own my life and intentionally practice making the choice that was right for me,' she said. 'And it took everything in my power to not do the thing that was right, or that was perceived as right, but do the thing that was right for me. That was a hard thing for me to do.' Ms Obama also spoke about the divorce rumours during an appearance on Sophia Bush's Work in Progress podcast earlier in April. 'The interesting thing is that, when I say 'no,' for the most part people are like, 'I get it, and I'm OK,'' she said. 'That's the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people. 'I mean, so much so that this year people couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing. 'This couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right?' she added. 'But that's what society does to us. We start actually, finally going, 'What am I doing? Who am I doing this for?' 'And if it doesn't fit into the sort of stereotype of what people think we should do, then it gets labelled as something negative and horrible.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former North Park Coach Inducted into SCB Hall of Fame
CHICAGO, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 31, former North Park University Head Men's Basketball Coach Dan McCarrell will be inducted into the Small College Basketball (SCB) Hall of Fame. McCarrell, a three-time National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year (1978–80), will be honored in Lakeland, Florida, alongside 11 other members of the class of 2025. "Dan McCarrell's legacy in basketball is one of excellence, leadership, and unwavering dedication," said John Born, North Park's athletics director. "His impact on the game and the players he has mentored is immeasurable. Being inducted into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the sport." McCarrell led then-North Park College to three consecutive national championships from 1978–80. He was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1985 and North Park's Viking Hall of Fame in 1988. He was also named the NCAA Division III Coach of the Decade for the 1970s at the national tournament banquet in 1980. He coached nine All-Americans, and four of his players were selected in the National Basketball Association draft. "Coach McCarrell being inducted to the SCB Hall of Fame is another testament to what he's built at North Park," said current Head Men's Basketball Coach Edwind McGhee. "Anytime we talk about the history and tradition of this program, Coach McCarell and his teams are our gold standard. This is a well-deserved honor for him and his family." As a North Park student-athlete, McCarrell was a men's basketball team captain during the 1960–61 season. In 17 seasons coaching the Vikings, his teams compiled a 295–159 record and played in six NCAA tournaments, boasting a tournament record of 17–4. North Park's three consecutive titles are matched only by the University of California, Los Angeles. They remain the only teams to win three consecutive national titles at any level of college basketball. McCarrell's 1979 team was the first Division III basketball team to win back-to-back national titles. This marks the ninth class inducted into the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at Florida Southern College. North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st-century America. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE North Park University Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn's Bruce Pearl wins NABC Coach of the Year award
Auburn's Bruce Pearl wins NABC Coach of the Year award Pearl becomes the first SEC head coach to win the award since 2015. Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl took Auburn to new heights during the 2024-25 season and has been rewarded with a national award. The National Association of Basketball Coaches announced Tuesday that Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl has been awarded Coach of the Year honors. It is the second time that Pearl has been awarded Coach of the Year by the NABC, winning his first in 1995 with Division 2 Southern Indiana. He is also the first coach from the SEC to win the award since John Calipari took home the crown in 2015 as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, and is the seventh SEC coach to win the award, joining the likes of Tubby Smith, Nolan Richardson, and Adolph Rupp. Auburn won the SEC regular season championship under Pearl's watch with a 32-5 regular season record and has won 19 games against quad-1 competition. Pearl also led the Tigers to the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history, and their second-ever No. 1 seed. Earlier this season, Pearl passed Joel Eaves as Auburn's all-time winningest head coach by claiming his 214th victory since taking over ahead of the 2014-15 season. This week, Pearl is preparing his team to compete in the second Final Four in program history, and hopes to leave San Antonio with the program's first-ever national championship. Pearl won the NABC Coach of the Year over several prominent names including Rick Pitino of St. John's, Houston's Kelvin Sampson, Michigan State's Tom Izzo, and Dennis Gates of Missouri. Each of the aforementioned coaches, including Pearl, won Coach of the Year for their respective regions.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Obama Worries About 'Who We Want To Be As A Country' In Live ‘IMO' Podcast At SXSW
Appearing onstage at SXSW today, Michelle Obama never mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the former First Lady certainly tried to capture the tone of our times. 'We know people are going through some tough times, and I don't think Craig and I are feeling any different than anyone out there,' Obama told the Austin audience of about 2,500 Thursday in a live recording of a new podcast series, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson with her brother. More from Deadline Justin Baldoni Loses "Highly Personal & Intimate Information" Court Battle With Blake Lively; Risk Of Disclosure Is Great," Judge Warns Both Sides Justin Trudeau Signs Off With Message To Canadians Amid Trump Threat: "No Matter What The World Throws At Us, You Will Always Be The Same" Joan Baez Turns Serious On John Mulaney, Decrying "Incompetent Billionaires" Running The Country President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton have been largely AWOL since a retaliation fueled Trump was sworn in on January 20, so the anticipation around Obama and National Association of Basketball Coaches executive director Robinson's podcast was high after it was first unveiled earlier this week. The first significant public appearance by Michelle Obama, who missed both Jimmy Carter's funeral and the Inauguration since last year's election, saw the ex-First Lady leaning deftly into her target market today at SXSW. 'You know, we're dealing with a lot of uncertainties. I for one, feel for folks who are struggling and will continue to struggle in these uncertainties,' the best-selling Becoming author added. 'I worry about folks being on work, and I worry about how we think about diversity and inclusion. I think about how we treat one another and the voices that we hear, and what that does, what models that setting for the next generation. Who do we want to be as a country? All of that keeps me up at night, and I know that a lot of people are struggling with some of those things, but I find in those moments that it is better not to try to figure that stuff out alone.' A passionate surrogate for Kamala Harris' unsuccessful White House campaign against Trump last year, Obama has said that March 12 debuting IMO, produced Higher Ground, the media company that Obama founded with her husband won't get into retail politics. However, as much the savvy ex-First Lady and her former Brown University basketball coach Robinson focused on 'some of the lessons we learned growing up,' advice from their father about how to face adversity, and personal interactions over the years, the specter of Trump 2.0 was never truly that far from mind. Noting 'we still live in a world where science matters' while introducing guest Dr. Laurie Santos, director of Yale University's Comparative Cognition Laboratory, Obama earlier talked about seeing power up-close and putting it in perspective. 'There are a handful of people in the world who can do a few things that can impact so many,' she noted in the first IMO live recording. 'But the truth is, is that the small power that each of us has to do something right in front of us, if we're all doing that… outweighs anything that, you know, some big leader somewhere can do.' With a clear reference to the slew of plane crashes since the civil service gutting Trump returned to office, Obama went on to say: 'From my experience, the folks who are working on the ground and picking up our garbage and making sure that our, you know, schools run and that our air is clean, and that our flights stay up in the air, that those people are the true heart and blood of the country.' Future IMO guests include Keke Palmer, Seth and Lauren Rogen and Jay Shetty. Tyler Perry, Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach, Elaine Welteroth, Tracee Ellis Ross, Angie Martinez, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, Logan Ury and Brian Chesky will also be on the first season of the podcast IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and elsewhere. Best of Deadline 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Max? How Jon Gries' Return To 'The White Lotus' Could Shape Season 3 Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far
