Michelle Obama

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December 3, 2012

Overnight, Michelle Obama made black designer Laura Smalls a name to know

It was the historic year that President Obama was elected the first African-American president of the United States that Smalls…
December 2, 2012

At holiday briefing, White House previews second term agenda for minorities, women

WASHINGTON – On Friday, the White House Office of Digital Strategy Invited fourteen online women-focused magazines and publications to an
November 29, 2012

Zippers and 'Bo-flakes' deck the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - 'Bo-flakes' featuring the first dog and ornaments fashioned from zippers are among the new twists on traditional…
November 28, 2012

What's next for first lady Michelle Obama?

theGRIO REPORT - What will the legacy of first lady Michelle Obama be? Will she be remembered for her health…
November 23, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama welcomes Christmas tree at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is kicking off the holiday season by welcoming the White House Christmas tree...
November 19, 2012

Michelle Obama honors community youth programs

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama cited the 'transformative power of the arts' Monday as she presented national arts and humanities…
November 19, 2012

Queen of Soul performs for first lady Michelle Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Aretha Franklin says "it was fabulous" to have first lady Michelle Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder…
November 15, 2012

Karl Lagerfeld sketches celebratory image of President Obama as chef carrying a cake

OPINION - Lagerfeld has unfortunately created an image showing the most powerful black man in the world -- possibly of…
November 14, 2012

The Obama family's style evolution

SLIDESHOW - Comprised of rich colors, fun prints, and traditional American cuts, the first family's style has undergone an evolution…
November 9, 2012

This week in fashion: Rihanna, Naomie Harris, Kerry Washington and more strut star style

theGRIO REPORT - The biggest blip on the map was of course the Victoria's Secret fashion show, which taped this…
November 7, 2012

Gabby Douglas covers the Essence 'Women of the Year' issue

After appearing on one of Time magazine's Olympics-themed covers in July, Douglas is set to grace the December issue of…
November 7, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama re-wears Michael Kors dress for election night

The first lady kept it simple in a burgundy dress by American designer Michael Kors paired with a bolero sweater.
November 7, 2012

President Obama's victory tweet is his most retweeted message

theGRIO REPORT - Only minutes after being declared the projected winner of the 2012 election, President Barack Obama made history…
November 7, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama tweets message of thanks to over 2 million followers: 'I am so grateful'

theGRIO REPORT - A few minutes before major networks began projecting President Obama's win in the 2012 election, first lady…
November 6, 2012

Obama says he'd dance 'Gangnam Style' 'privately for Michelle'

(AP) - Yes, those hard-hitting questions keep coming for the candidates, even on Election Day: President Barack Obama was asked…
November 6, 2012

Black women raise their political voice via Instagram

Images of black women showing their support for President Barack Obama have begun to flood the social network’s stream.
November 6, 2012

Michelle Obama and Ann Romney style: Who will make the more fashionable first lady?

theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama and Ann Romney have had their style compared by nearly every major news outlet since…
November 2, 2012

Jay-Z, Springsteen to boost Obama on final day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some big-name celebrities will help President Barack Obama make his closing case to voters in the most…
November 2, 2012

Marian Robinson: Election 2012 is 'too important' to 'sit on the sidelines'

OPINION - It’s about all of us doing our part. This election is too important for any of us to…
October 30, 2012

Obama family are fans of 'Parks and Recreation'

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama recently revealed that he and the first family often enjoy watching Parks and Recreation…