Michelle Obama

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October 19, 2011

Would you endorse a president that allows the Kardashians in his household?

During an interview with iVillage.com, First Lady Michelle Obama discussed, among other things, the TV watching habits and rules for…
October 19, 2011

Obama, first lady tout jobs plan for veterans

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) - In this military setting, Obama's pitch for his jobs bill was far less partisan than it…
October 18, 2011

First lady on Sasha and Malia: 'Just hoping I don't mess them up'

TODAY - She's the wife of the leader of the free world, and on the day TODAY.com sat with her,…
October 17, 2011

Michelle Obama helps retrofit wounded vet's home

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Army medic was wounded in Afghanistan in 2004 when his transport helicopter was attacked as he…
October 17, 2011

Michelle Obama to attend World Series opener

NEW YORK (AP) - Michelle Obama and Jill Biden are scheduled to attend the World Series opener in St. Louis…
October 17, 2011

Medicaid cuts would affect blacks and Latinos most

theGRIO REPORT - Cutting Medicaid as a cost-saving measure would overlook a large majority of blacks and Latinos with serious…
October 14, 2011

The week in pop culture: Toni Braxton dating Terrence J, Fantasia gets apology

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the week in pop culture. Here's all the latest and greatest black entertainment news from…
October 14, 2011

Michelle Obama is the first lady of fashion

SLIDESHOW - In everything she does, Michelle Obama carries herself with style and grace, leading by example on her own…
October 13, 2011

Slideshow: First lady stuns at Korean state dinner

SLIDESHOW - First lady Michelle Obama showed off one of her signature looks: wearing an asymmetrical gown by Korean-American designer…
October 13, 2011

At state dinner, first lady wows in purple gown

TheGrio REPORTS -- First lady Michelle Obama returns to one of her signature silhouettes for the White House state dinner…
October 12, 2011

First lady sneaks out 'as much as possible'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Turns out Target isn't the only place to find Michelle Obama escaping the White House bubble...
October 7, 2011

Woody Allen wants to cast Michelle Obama in film

USA TODAY - Having already cast one country's first lady in a movie, writer-director Woody Allen now has his eye…
October 6, 2011

First lady targets world record for jumping jacks

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama wants to jump into the Guinness World Records book next week by helping break the…
October 5, 2011

First lady reveals family feud over Secret Service

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama revealed the tongue-in-cheek family feud as she paid a visit to Secret Service headquarters on…
October 5, 2011

From chimp to Chewbacca? Lay off the first lady!

OPINION - Is it really that hard to believe that a black woman can be smart, sophisticated and attractive?...
October 4, 2011

Hotel manager named chief White House usher

WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama announced on Tuesday that longtime hotel executive Angella Reid will take over the…
October 4, 2011

Conservative radio host compares Michelle Obama to Chewbacca

TALKING POINTS MEMO - Immediately before this story, Lakey had been talking about Michelle Obama, and how his wife had…
September 30, 2011

First lady makes surprise shopping trip to Target

VIDEO - Attention Target shoppers: You could have been standing in line with Michelle Obama...
September 29, 2011

First lady a not-so-secret 2012 campaign weapon

WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2012 presidential campaign is well under way for Michelle Obama, and the first lady is promising…
September 26, 2011

First lady helps build house for homeless veterans

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michele Obama lended a hand to help re-build a home during the season nine premiere…