Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBarack Obama was visibly moved by a tribute to Michelle Obama's late mother, Marian Robinson, featured on her custom skirt. Michelle wore the light brown pencil skirt, which displayed a portrait of her mother, at a stakeholders event for the Obama Presidential Center. The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a museum dedicated to their time in public service, is set to officially open to the public this Friday. The couple also reflected on their White House years in a joint interview, with Barack stating decisions were always made with the American people in mind. The $800 million center, which took a decade to complete, will host a grand opening ceremony featuring performers like Bruce Springsteen and Jennifer Hudson. In fullBarack Obama moved to tears by Michelle’s skirt featuring touching tributeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in