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January 20, 2013

DC's elite on Obama's inauguration: 'We love having the first family here'

theGRIO REPORT - A notable time of course due to the swearing-in of President Obama, this weekend also marks an…
January 20, 2013

Barack Obama sworn in to second term as US president

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president, surrounded by family in the ornate White House Blue Room, was administered the brief oath…
January 20, 2013

President Obama and first family attend services at oldest black Episcopal church

theGRIO REPORT - The Metropolitan A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. is hosting the first family this morning during a service…
January 18, 2013

Michelle Obama announces new social welfare group 'Organizing For Action'

theGRIO REPORT - Flaunting her new hair-do, Michelle Obama announced in a video a new venture of Obama's campaign operation…
January 18, 2013

Beyoncé, Katy Perry star at packed inauguration

NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any red…
January 18, 2013

Michelle Obama lets wardrobe take back seat

NEW YORK (AP) - Michelle Obama has proven her fashion savvy time and again since she was introduced as first…
January 18, 2013

South African singer Lira dedicating Zulu love song to Obamas

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - On Talk Show Radio 702 this week Lira promised to dedicate a song of her own composition…
January 17, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama debuts hairstyle with bangs on new Twitter account

theGRIO REPORT - One of the first tweets from Mrs. Obama's new account is already garnering attention....
January 17, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama launches new Twitter account: @FLOTUS

WASHINGTON (AP) - Trying to find Michelle Obama on Twitter? Try tweeting her at (at)FLOTUS...
January 17, 2013

theGrio’s guide to the 2013 black inaugural experience

theGRIO REPORT - We’ve done the legwork for you and provided a list of some of the most interesting happenings…
January 16, 2013

Why we must leave Obama’s girls out of the gun fight

OPINION - If they’re arguing, though, that armed guards were ok for Jenna and Barbara Bush, but not for Malia…
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Laura Smalls, designer who dresses the first lady

theGRIO's 100 - Michelle Obama has brought national attention to black designer Laura Smalls, who is known among the fashionable…
January 11, 2013

About 40,000 expected for Obama’s inaugural balls

WASHINGTON (AP) - Inaugural revelers hoping to get close to President Barack Obama at a ball are going to have…
January 9, 2013

Beyoncé to peform at US Capitol for Obama’s inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyonce will sing the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony...
January 7, 2013

Michelle Obama’s Tracy Reese dress from Democratic National Convention now available

SLIDESHOW - A version of the floral jacquard print dress is now available on the Tracy Reese web site and…
January 4, 2013

President Obama's year in photos: 2012 edition

SLIDESHOW - Click through the slideshow to see some of the stand-out moments for the president in 2012...
December 31, 2012

Michelle Obama Style: First lady Michelle Obama's 10 best looks of 2012

SLIDESHOW - These, first lady Michelle Obama's 10 best looks of 2012, capture the innovative spirit, iconic taste, centered presence,…
December 28, 2012

Michelle Obama tries the neon trend with a splash of bright nail polish

Michelle Obama tried the neon trend with a splash of bright toe nail polish while on her Christmas vacation. Her…
December 28, 2012

Michelle Obama asked about running for office, says it takes 'patience'

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama's potential future in politics has been subject to speculation as of late...
December 27, 2012

'A Salute to Michelle Obama': Essence magazine commemorates Michelle Obama's life in new book

The editors at Essence magazine have been hard at work this fall on a new tome that celebrates first lady…