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    via Joy105/Essence: Democrats and Republicans tried to take me out by the knees,’ Michelle Obama says at Essence Fest Former first lady Michelle Obama says dealing with public scrutiny when her husband was campaigning to be president wasn’t as easy as it looked. The New York Times best-selling “Becoming” author sat down for an interview […]

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via Essence/CNN: Michelle Obama on Saturday recalled her life as a mother, wife and the first lady of the United States while speaking with CBS “This Morning” co-host Gayle King before an audience gathered at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. The wide-ranging interview saw Obama share broadly her frustrations with the Trump administration and the current […]

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viaTheRoot: Clearly, James Corden knows how much we love Forever First Lady Michelle Obama—and how much we miss seeing her showing up to perform “Carpool Karaoke” or a “mom dance” with fellow late-night host Jimmy Fallon. But even though she’s now also a bestselling author in addition to being one of the most beloved icons […]

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via essence: We’ve got so much in store for the 2019 ESSENCE Festival and ESSENCE is now honored to announce that Forever First Lady Michelle Obama will be joining the ESSENCE Festival lineup. Making her debut at the Festival as we celebrate 25 years of moving the culture forward, the global icon and best-selling author will take […]

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Rob Carr / Getty: Beyoncé’s latest project “Homecoming” hit within the deepest chords of the diaspora as we watched one of the worlds’ most influential stars give homage to HBCU culture and Black womanhood in such an honest and endearing way. On Thursday our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama took a break from her European book tour to congratulate Beyoncé on […]

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viaJoy105: The world watched in horror on April 15 as fires tore through Notre Dame, and Michelle Obama, 55, was one of the many people left aghast at the destruction of the French landmark. However, unlike those whose eyes were glued to news coverage of the fire, the former FLOTUS was actually in Francewhen the blaze broke out […]

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  via FirstLadyB: Michelle Obama did not come to play as she kicked off the European leg of her ‘I Am Becoming’ book tour. The former FLOTUS sparkled in a custom made pink pantsuit with hand embellished crystals by local label Stine Goya. The blazer retails for $1,350, while the matching pantsgo for $960. Mrs. Obama accessorized her look with a […]

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via nbcnews: Michelle Obama’s memoir ‘Becoming’ could become the biggest-selling autobiography ever, its German publisher said, expressing optimism that husband Barack’s forthcoming account of his two terms as U.S. president will also be a hit. The former first lady’s recollections, for which she received a reported advance of more than $60 million from Bertelsmann’s Penguin […]

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via Wkyc: Michelle Obama made history as the first African-American First Lady, and left the White House with a legacy of advocacy and public service—and plenty of glamour. But before Michelle Obama graced the covers of Vogue, Time and Vanity Fair, Michelle Robinson was a little girl with big dreams growing up on the South […]

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via BlackAmericaWeb/madamnori: Our Forever FLOTUS has stood by throughout her career championing for the accolades and accomplishments of her partner, former President Barack Obama. Via Madamenoire: Now she will soon receive a well-deserved honor of her own after her high school alma mater announced they will name a $4.3 million athletic complex after her. It will also […]

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via essence: Michelle Obama has given boss woman goals ever since we were introduced to her on the campaign trail back in 2006. One of the most popular first ladies in history (for good reason), due in part to her intelligence and charisma as a public figure. Her Becoming memoir is on track to become the hottest book since 50 […]

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via Wkyc: Former first lady Michelle Obama has been named by Americans as the woman they admire most, according to a Gallup survey. Its the first time in 17 years that someone other than Hillary Clinton took the top spot on the list. Previously, Michelle Obama finished in second to Clinton three times. Oprah Winfrey […]