Barack Obama made history when he was sworn in as the first Black president of the United States. Alongside his wife and former First Lady, Michelle, his inauguration signified hope for Black America.

The planned absence Monday follows another notable absence last week at the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies,

Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral,

George W. Bush gave fellow former president Barack Obama a friendly belly tap at the Jan. 9 funeral of Jimmy Carter, and the internet was obsessed with the viral moment.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses,

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her office confirmed to ABC News.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's traditional inaugural lunch, various sources told NBC News.

Three former presidents are not attending President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration lunch after the Republican is sworn into office on Monday, according to NBC News. Newsweek reached out to Trump's campaign for comment.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses, but former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton will be there.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will come together again for the inauguration. Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join their husbands for ...