Michelle Obama graces the cover of Essence’s October issue with a revealing interview highlighting the magazine and the First Lady’s shared commitment to women and girls around the world.
In the article, “The Leading Lady,” she reflects on what she calls the “big, bright light” of her power as First Lady—and she shares her mission to impart her critical message to young women: that where she is now is attainable with hard work.
She also recounts her emotional trip to Africa, providing exclusive images for Essence readers that document her various stops and what they meant to her personally. The First Lady is also fêted as one of the world’s most influential black women on the magazine’s annual ‘2011 Power List,’ which includes other top-ranking African-American women such as Oprah Winfrey, Valerie Jarrett, Iyanla Vanzant, Jada Pinkett Smith, Shonda Rhimes and more.
Plus, award-winning author and playwright Pearl Cleage pays a special tribute to the most recognized woman of the free world.
Visit Essence.com’s daily blog, “First Lady Diary”, which will continue the conversation with exclusive updates, one-of-a-kind style galleries and engaging feedback from readers and fans.
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