The creation of the project signifies a full-circle addition to the center as it will live in the same community where Robinson—a Chicago native—raised and nurtured her family.

     Former first lady Michelle Obama has credited her mother Marian Robinson as a source of empowerment and strength, and she’s honoring the matriarch of her family in a special way in celebration of Mother’s Day. Obama has unveiled plans to create a museum exhibit as an ode to Robinson. […]