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It’s not that First Lady Michelle Obama is above criticism. I’ve expressed my critical thoughts about remarks made by Mrs. Obama when they veered toward…

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Since its launch in February 2010, Michelle Obama's Let’s Move! initiative, dedicated to “solving the problem of obesity within a generation” has seen some life (and pants) altering milestones. Check out 10:

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First Lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to Deal Middle School in Washington D.C where she showed young teens that exercising and moving can be as simple as taking a few minutes to do the “Dougie.” While Beyoncé’s “Move Your Body” blasted over a sound system at the school, the first lady went through […]

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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Nickelodeon announced today that when the stars gather for Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards this Saturday, the First Lady will also be honored for her “Let’s Move” campaign to help cut down on childhood obesity.