The Good News-Michelle Obama

By Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis Jr.

Published April 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT

Former First Ladies of the United States are always remembered for their unique contributions to the advancement of American society. The GOOD News is former First Lady Michelle Obama continues to make history and continues to contribute to advancing all Americans, and in particular those who live in underserved communities across the nation.

The Good News

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis Jr.

Dr. Chavis is African American civil rights leader and icon, United Church of Christ (UCC) ordained minister, author, journalist, organic chemist, environmentalist, global entrepreneur, and currently President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) based in Washington, DC since 2014.

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