Higher Ground

28/05/2024

19/03/2024

11/03/2024

Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees of this year’s Oscars — especially Colman Domingo and Jon Batiste , who poured their hearts, talent, and brilliance into their roles in and on . We could not be prouder of either of you and we hope that tonight you celebrate yourselves as much as we are celebrating you always.

Photo Credits:
Colman Domingo: Mike Baker/AMPAS
Jon Batiste: Trae Patton/AMPAS

29/02/2024

First Lady Jill Biden hosted a screening of the film Rustin at the White House alongside Rustin’s filmmakers and cast, as well as leaders from prominent national and state LGBTQ+ and civil rights organizations. Directed by George C. Wolfe, Rustin stars Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin, the architect of the 1963 March on Washington.

05/02/2024

Congratultions to Michelle Obama for The Light We Carry winning Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording at last night’s Grammy Awards. You can listen to the book and the podcast wherever you stream, and make sure to watch the Emmy nominated special only on Netflix.

01/02/2024

Congratulations to President Barack Obama and the entire team behind Working: What We Do All Day for winning the Emmy for Best Narrator!

22/11/2023

22/11/2023

17/11/2023

The angelic troublemakers have arrived. Rustin is now streaming on Netflix.

17/11/2023

On an unforgettable evening at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, RUSTIN Director George C. Wolfe was joined by President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and star Colman Domingo for a surprise introduction of the film for HBCU students in celebration of opening night of the inaugural HBCU First Look Film Festival. Rustin is now playing in select theaters and on Netflix November 17.

09/11/2023

Jon Batiste has just won Album of the Year at the GRAMMYs and at the same time, his wife, Suleika Jaouad’s cancer has returned. From director Matthew Heineman, ‘American Symphony’ is an intimate portrait about the healing power of love and creativity. Stream on November 29th

24/10/2023

Leave The World Behind, starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, and Kevin Bacon, comes to Netflix on December 8.

19/10/2023

Own your Power! The Bayard Rustin story is NOW. RUSTIN, starring Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Glynn Turnman, Aml Ameen, CCH Pounder, Michael Potts, Jeffrey Wright & Audra McDonald, is in select theaters November 3 and on Netflix November 17.

28/08/2023

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington — a pivotal moment in our nation’s history and a turning point in the civil rights movement. The architect of this momentous demonstration was Bayard Rustin, one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known and an undeniable giant in the fight for freedom. Bayard wasn’t afraid to challenge authority and refused to apologize for who he was, what he believed, or who he loved. We cannot wait to celebrate his life and legacy this fall when RUSTIN opens in select theaters on November 3 & begins streaming on Netflix on November 17.

16/08/2023

Welcome to Your Mama’s Kitchen! Join us in the kitchen every week with host Michele Norris as she explores the rich histories, memories and cultures that emerge from the kitchen by asking her guests about their childhood kitchens and culinary memories growing up. Your Mama’s Kitchen is available now on Audible!

18/07/2023

The first look at images from the feature film Rustin is here from Vanity Fair! Directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy winner Colman Domingo, the film follows the life, legacy, and leadership of Bayard Rustin, the organizer, activist, and unsung hero who co-organized the 1963 March on Washington. As a gay Black man living and fighting for freedom in the 1960s, Bayard contended with racism and homophobia both in the world and within the civil rights movement. This film celebrates not only Bayard’s historic contributions to advancing American progress but also his unwavering commitment to truly advancing freedom and justice for all. You can see Rustin in select theaters and on Netflix this fall.

14/06/2023

Yesterday, Colman Domingo and Audra McDonald — stars of the upcoming Higher Ground film RUSTIN — participated in The White House’s Juneteenth concert, which celebrated community, culture and music ahead of the upcoming holiday. Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday in 2021 to present an opportunity for all Americans to learn from our history, celebrate our progress and recognize and engage in the work that continues. These calls to action also lay at the heart of the RUSTIN film and we cannot wait to share Bayard Rustin’s story with audiences worldwide later this year!

07/06/2023

Work — the centerpiece of so many of our day-to-day conversations. Oral historian Studs Terkel revolutionized the conversation around work in his book, “Working,” by asking ordinary people what they did all day. StoryCorps’ mission to preserve and share humanity’s stories was in fact inspired in part by Terkel’s oral history project.

Now, inspired by Studs Terkel’s approach to archiving the American experience, former President Barack Obama has produced with Higher Ground a new Netflix documentary series, “Working: What We Do All Day.”

Listen to the unheard experiences of everyday people in our “Working” collection → https://storycor.ps/3MWvmF5

17/05/2023

Whether we are able to make it our day job or not, most people have interests that fuel their creativity and give them a sense of purpose. Watch former President Barack Obama and Aurora employee, Luke, as they dive into his passion for music in the new clip from Working: What We Do All Day, now streaming only on Netflix.

Watch now: https://www.netflix.com/title/81130576

16/05/2023

WORKING arrives tomorrow!

27/04/2023

Work. For some, it's a paycheck. For others, it's a calling. President Barack Obama talks to American workers across industries and class in the new series Working: What We Do All Day only on Netflix, May 17th

25/04/2023

Today is the day — is now streaming on Netflix! Join Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey as they talk about self-love, fear, aging and the power of a kitchen table full of friends. You can also listen to their intimate conversation on The Light Podcast on Audible ✨

22/04/2023

Pint-sized scientist Ada Twist and her best friends are back! This time, there's a new kid on the block and together they're asking even bigger questions— and working together to discover the truth about everything! Ada, Iggy, and Rosie add a new friend to their science squad this season: technology whiz-kid Benny B! He's got great ideas — and a super-cool robot dog! Together they'll form The Green Team and use their science superpowers to help the earth one question at a time!
Season 4 of Ada Twist, Scientist streaming now on Netflix

13/04/2023

One year ago today, Our Great National Parks, our documentary series narrated by President Barack Obama was released on Netflix.

This series shined a spotlight on some of the world’s most magnificent wild spaces and encouraged everyone to do their part to protect the environment for generations to come.

On April 22, National Park Service will waive entrance fees to all U.S. national parks in celebration of their annual ! We hope you’ll take some time to enjoy nature this Earth Day!

Learn more here: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm

17/03/2023

Today, on what would be his 111th birthday, we honor the legacy of Bayard Rustin, a pioneering civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and equality. Rustin was a key organizer behind the historic 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Despite facing discrimination due to being an openly gay Black man, Rustin remained a determined advocate for social change. He understood the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. Rustin famously said, “We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.” Today, we honor his legacy by being those troublemakers.

RUSTIN is coming to Netflix in 2023.

09/03/2023

Step into The Light with Michelle Obama and Hoda Kotb as they talk about how they’ve navigated the most daunting challenges in their lives—from Michelle’s time in the White House to Hoda’s decision to adopt kids late in life.

New episodes of The Light Podcast drop every Tuesday. Listen to the first episode on Audible now and wherever you get your podcasts starting March 21

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07/03/2023

The Light is here! Join Michelle Obama and her very special guests in The Light Podcast on Audible for heartfelt conversations on visibility, uncertainty, progress, and more.

For the first episode, Michelle and Hoda Kotb go deep on the importance of shining our light for others, especially kids.

New episodes drop weekly. Listen to the first episode now on Audible: https://adbl.co/lightpod, and wherever you get your podcasts starting March 21st

07/03/2023

05/03/2023

Judy Heumann dedicated her life to the fight for civil rights—starting as a young organizer at Camp Jened and later helping lead the disability rights movement. Michelle and I were fortunate to work with Judy over the years, and are thinking of her family and friends.

16/02/2023

We are thrilled to have been named twice Gold winners at 2023 The Anthem Awards, for our Pass the Love campaign with Waffles + Mochi and Michelle Obama and for our Good Food For All campaign.

Brought to you by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities.

Thank you to all of our amazing partners for helping us receive this recognition. We are so excited to get more vegetables and fruits to families that need them the most by continuing our Good Food For All campaign in Indianapolis this year!