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January 26, 2012

French Elle under fire for claiming the Obamas are first fashionable African-Americans

the GRIO REPORT- The French version of Elle is causing an uproar around the world, because a writer for the…
January 26, 2012

Why some African-American women view Michelle Obama as a 'rock star'

VIDEO - TheGrio's Sophia Nelson spoke with MSNBC's Thomas Roberts about the ways in which different generations of black women…
January 25, 2012

Michelle Obama: School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings,…
January 24, 2012

Michelle Obama's State of the Union guest: Warren Buffett's secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Debbie Bosanek, the secretary for billionaire Warren Buffett, would be among those attending…
January 19, 2012

Michelle Obama to appear on 'Tonight Show' with Jay Leno

BURBANK, California (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is headed to Jay Leno's stage later this month...
January 19, 2012

Obama personal appeal remains strong, while job ratings are weak

President Obama may still be struggling with less-than-stellar job approval numbers, but his personal popularity remains resilient...
January 18, 2012

Obama takes first lady out to celebrate birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is taking first lady Michelle Obama out for a night on the town to…
January 17, 2012

Arianna Huffington: Michelle Obama should visit South Central

theGRIO REPORT - Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington has some advice for first lady Michelle Obama: be more like Eleanor…
January 16, 2012

The Obamas mark MLK Day with service projects

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama evoked Martin Luther King, Jr.'s own words about public service Monday as Obama and…
January 16, 2012

Rihanna caught on camera smoking weed

Rihanna was photographed rolling what appears to be a blunt and smoking outside while relaxing in Hawaii Sunday...
January 15, 2012

Photo: The Obamas attend service at historic DC church

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama family celebrated Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on Sunday by attending services at an…
January 13, 2012

'The Obamas': 6 key highlights from Jodi Kantor White House book

theGRIO REPORT - New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's 'The Obamas' has generated controversy over its descriptions of occasional tensions…
January 12, 2012

Sarah Palin slams Michelle Obama on Fox news over defense of husband's Presidency

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tore into Michelle Obama on Fox News Wednesday, criticizing the first lady for what she…
January 12, 2012

'The Obamas': Jodi Kantor White House book paints personal portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama

REVIEW - The book has 360 pages of dialogue and intimate details, giving the impression of being inside the minds…
January 12, 2012

Michelle Obama joins Twitter: First lady gets presidential welcome to world of tweeting

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama is getting a presidential welcome to Twitter...
January 11, 2012

Michelle Obama, 'sharp elbows' and the angry black woman stereotype

OPINION - It is as though reporters are salivating at the idea that Michelle Obama must be 'angry' and hyper-masculine…
January 11, 2012

Michelle Obama: Tired of 'angry black woman' stereotype

WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is challenging assertions she's forcefully imposed her will on White House aides, saying…
January 11, 2012

'Alice in Wonderland' at the White House: Pics from controversial Halloween party revealed

The first pictures of the infamous Alice in Wonderland Halloween party at the White House emerged today...
January 9, 2012

Controversial 'The Obamas' author grilled over White House pushback

From Mediaite: The Obamas, which claims -- among other things -- that there are tensions between White House staff and…
January 9, 2012

Rahm Emanuel says he has 'great relationship' with first lady: Disputes claims in 'The Obamas' book

Rahm Emanuel, who was touting a $660 million school infrastructure project, told reporters that he still has a "great relationship"…