Big Bird, first lady team up for PSA
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sesame Street's Big Bird is helping Michelle Obama encourage kids to eat healthier and be more active...
Kentucky inmate charge in Obama family threats
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) - A U.S. inmate is facing federal charges, accused of writing letters threatening the life of President Barack Obama, the first lady and their two daughters...
WATCH: Who were the biggest black designers of NYC Fashion Week?
Fall 2013 Fashion Week just ended, and as usual it was an exciting preview of the best in American design. Black designers made a big impact among a field consisting of hundreds of shows.
Fashion’s color problem continues
ANALYSIS - Most African-American models struggle to book work consistently, while some black designers express anxiety about being seen as catering only to black customers...
Jason Wu: Michelle Obama's designer of choice?
Michelle Obama's selection of a Jason Wu dress for attending President Obama's State of the Union address has caused quite a stir.
Presidential PDA with the Obamas
SLIDESHOW - President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s romance remains a source of inspiration for Americans of all backgrounds and political persuasions...
First lady is a 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' fan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Oscar-nominated film "Beasts of the Southern Wild" has gotten Michelle Obama's ringing endorsement...
Fear of a black stove: Are women still putting in work in the kitchen?
ESSAY - Back in the day, growing up down south my mother always made sure I had a fully balanced meal for dinner every night, but it seems that’s simply not the case today for young, professional women...
Hadiya's mother will be first lady's guest at State of the Union
theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will visit Chicago on Friday, and Hadiya Pendleton's mother Cleoaptra will be a guest of the first lady at Tuesday's State of the Union address, as the White House continues its push to change gun control laws...
First lady attends Hadiya Pendleton funeral
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama packed the funeral service Saturday for a Chicago teen whose killing catapulted her into the nation's debate over gun violence...
