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In an interview on NPR, First Lady Michelle Obama shared her thoughts on the tragic murder of Trayvon Martin, saying that her “heart goes out to the parents” of the unarmed 17-year-old who was shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. “My heart goes out to the parents, because we all as parents […]

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Beyonce and First Lady Michelle Obama seem to have a close friendship. Bey sang for her and President Barack Obama at the 2009 Inaugural Ball, and Beyonce has been an active spokesperson for Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign to end childhood obesity. Beyonce penned a letter to the woman she calls “caring and loving,” where […]

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On a crisp, mostly sunny Easter morning, the First Family walked across Lafayette Square to 11 a.m. services at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. “Happy Easter, everybody,” President Obama said as he strolled past the pool. He was wearing a dark suit with a light-blue tie. The first lady was wearing a magenta-colored […]

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First lady Michelle Obama was a guest last night on CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman,” where she discussed her husband, President Barack Obama, her undercover visit to Target and more. The first lady also talked about how she learned from her parents the act of unconditional love, and said that the most important thing […]

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Between 3 p.m. October 11, 2011, and 3 p.m. October 12, 2011, first lady Michelle Obama and National Geographic Kids will attempt to break the record for the most people doing jumping jacks. All you have to do is one minute of jumping jacks! The first lady will lead hundreds of local children in doing […]

First Lady Michelle Obama was the commencement speaker at Spelman College over the weekend and received an honorary degree from Spelman president Beverly D. Tatum. The First Lady told the 550 graduating seniors of the historically black women’s school that they have been eminently trained to change the world for the better. Also in attendance […]

Spelman College has announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker at the school’s commencement address. On Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m., at the Georgia International Convention Center, the First Lady will inspire more than 500 graduates to also leave their mark on the world when she delivers the commencement address […]

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This Valentine’s Day, Michelle Obama was kind enough to offer up some advice to couples on keeping their romance alive. After all, she and Barack have been married for 19 years. “I think a lot of laughing,” said Michelle. “I think in our house we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and laughter is the best […]

Touting what she called a fundamental shift in how America lives and eats, first lady Michelle Obama made Georgia her prime stop Wednesday to celebrate the first anniversary of her “Let’s Move” campaign aimed at improving children’s health. “It’s a conversation about what our kids eat and how active they are,” Obama told parents and […]

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First Lady Michelle Obama is coming to Atlanta to celebrate the first anniversary of her campaign to reduce childhood obesity. Local authorities said motorists should see only minor delays as Obama’s motorcade travels to her two metro Atlanta appearances. Obama will visit Burgess-Peterson Academy, a public elementary school in East Atlanta, at 1 p.m. Wednesday […]

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First Lady Michelle Obama brought her “Let’s Move Campaign” to chilly Harlem Thursday where she broke more than a sweat with area children. Close to 70 students from PS 180 packed the Central Harlem Police Athletic League to meet someone “special.” “All we know is someone from Washington is coming,” shouted some of the kids. […]

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First Lady Michelle Obama tops the Forbes magazine’s list of ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.’ According to the magazine, the annual list is “based less on traditional calculations of wealth and executive position, and more on creative influence and entrepreneurship.” The First Lady Michelle Obama, is followed by the CEO of Kraft Foods, Irene Rosenfeld, […]