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As she transitions into her role as First Lady, we are eager to watch
and report on all things Michelle Obama. What issues will she focus on? How will she ease her daughters into life in the White House? And what about the
First Granny? Shari MacDonald Strong, editor of The Maternal is Political and a senior editor at Literary Mama along with Kuae Mattox, Emmy nominated journalist, former editor-in-chief of Black Family Today and National Director of Media Relations for Mocha Moms will keep you posted on all things Michelle Obama. |
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Michelle Obama Upstaged by Pooch.
Poor Michelle Obama. She was fielding questions about life in the White House from the offspring of White House staffers on Take Your Child to Work Day when her family’s dog Bo upstaged her, barking and tapping her forearm with his paw to get her attention. more
Washington Post Columnist Says First Lady’s Taking Safe Road.
By dubbing her “Michelle Milquetoast,” the Washington Post’s Dana Milbank expressed his disappointment that Michelle Obama hasn’t taken more risks and taken on policy issues instead of sticking with issues like healthy diets and White House vegetable gardens. more
In Illinois, the Obamas Struggled with Work/Life Issues.
The New York Times Sunday Magazine recently profiled Barack and Michelle Obama’s marriage as one which is re-defining the high-profile political marriage. more
Michelle Obama: Her Husband Says She's Sacrificed.
During an interview with NBC recently, President Barack Obama acknowledged that his wife Michelle has made many more career sacrifices than he has and added that men sometimes need to be reminded of the sacrifices women often make for their families. more
Michelle Obama's Link to Slavery.
The Today Show reported on a New York Times feature detailing Michelle Obama's ancestors' links to slavery: more
Michelle Obama Wades Into Health Care Debate.
First Lady Michelle Obama leapt into the health care debate by framing the passage of a health care bill as a women’s issue. more
Michelle Gets ‘Flak’ For Shorts.
Is this really a news story, the fact that a fortysomething woman wore shorts on a hot summer’s day when she was on vacation with her family? more
Fawning over FLOTUS Fashion.
I have to admit. It’s hard for me to stomach another article about Michelle Obama’s clothing, let alone an entire book. I’m always the one who tells friends to “give it a rest” when they start the conversation with “Did you see what she wore?" I have implored folks to elevate the discussion to reflect more of her substance. more
