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13May/17

‘What is wrong with you?’ Michelle Obama asks as govt relaxes her school lunch rules

May 13, 2017PoliticsAfrican American women in politics, African-American people, American writers, Barack Obama, Barack Obama 2008 presidential primary campaign, Bo, Family of Barack Obama, First inauguration of Barack Obama, first lady, Gullah, Human Interest, Illinois, Italy, Michelle, Michelle Obama, NBC, Obama family, Partnership for a Healthier America, Presidency of Barack Obama, u.s. department of agriculture, United States, Washington, Washington D.C., White Housesmbale

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (MAY 12, 2017) (NBC)- Former first lady Michelle Obama made her first high-profile public appearance on Friday (May 12) since leaving the White House in January.
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21Nov/16

Obama advises “wait and see” approach to Trump

November 21, 2016US ElectionsAfrican American women in politics, African-American people, American writers, APEC United States, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Barack Obama, Business, Country: United States, Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump, Economy, Gullah, International reactions to the 2008 United States presidential election, Michelle Obama, Module:Sandbox/Ythlev/Notable world leaders/list, Political positions of Donald Trump, Politics, United Statessmbale

U.S. President Barack Obama advises world leaders at the APEC summit to take a “wait and see” approach to President-elect Donald Trump, and advises Democrats to fight for their beliefs. R Continue reading →

08Nov/16

Massive Clinton rally with Bruce Springsteen held in Philadelphia

November 8, 2016US ElectionsAfrican American women in politics, American women in politics, American writers, Arkansas Democrats, Barack Obama, Barack Obama presidential primary campaign, Bill Clinton, Bruce Springsteen, Chelsea Clinton, City: Philadelphia, Company: CBS News, Company: Ipsos, Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton 2008 presidential primary campaign, Hillary Clinton 2016 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton presidential primary campaign, Ipsos, Joe Biden, Michelle Obama, New York, Obama family, Philadelphia, Politicians, Politics, Rodham family, United States, Washington Postsmbale

U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, singer Bruce Springsteen, Chelsea and Bill Clinton, along with tens of thousands of supporters, campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in Philadelphia in what is her second-to-last campaign event before Election Day. Continue reading →

19Jul/16

Melania Trump’s speech at raucous Republican convention resembles Michelle Obama’s speech in 2008

July 19, 2016US ElectionsAfrican American women in politics, American writers, Barack Obama, CLEVELAND, Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump, Donald Trump presidential campaign, Donald Trump sexual misconduct allegations, Hillary Clinton, Human Interest, Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, Mike Pence, New York, Obama family, Politics, Republican National Convention, Speeches by Barack Obama, United Statessmbale

Melania Trump’s speech at raucous Republican convention bears similarities with Michelle Obama’s speech in 2008

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12Feb/16

Obama: Washington can “be a little depressing”

February 12, 2016PoliticsAfrican American women in politics, African-American people, American people of German descent, American writers, Barack Obama, Bo, BURBANK, Cajun people, City: Washington, Company: ThomsonReuters, Degeneres, Ellen, Ellen Degeneres, Ellen DeGeneres Show, Family of Barack Obama, Gullah, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama family, States of the United States, TELEPICTURES, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, United States, Washington D.C.smbale

U.S. President Barack Obama appears on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” saying that Washington D.C. “can sometimes be a little depressing.”

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13Jan/16

Michelle Obama State of the Union Dress

January 13, 2016UncategorizedAfrican American women in politics, Barack Obama, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama familysmbale

First Lady Michelle Obama sported a colorful dress to the State of the Union—and the Internet tracked it down.
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13Oct/15

Kanye West for president? Obama has some words of advice

October 13, 2015PoliticsAfrican American women in politics, African-American people, American people of German descent, Barack Obama, Bo, Chicago, Gullah, Illinois, JOHN BOEHNER, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Michelle Obama, Progressivism in the United States, rapper, San Francisco, United States, White Housesmbale

President Barack Obama pokes a little fun at rapper Kanye West for saying he plans to run for the White House and offers some tongue-in-cheek advice on how to achieve a successful political career.
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20Sep/15

China’s Obama look-alike embarks on movie career

September 20, 2015FilmsAfrican American women in politics, African-American people, American writers, Barack Obama, China, Family of Barack Obama, GUANGZHOU CITY, Gullah, Huo Bao, Illinois, Indian films, Michelle Obama, Obama, Progressivism in the United States, Reggie Brown, United States, Wang Xijin, Washington, Xi Jinping, Xiao Ji, Xiao Jiguo, Xiao Xiaosmbale

China’s Barack Obama look-alike is set to hit the silver screen as a low-ranking gangster.

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11Sep/15

Obama observes September 11th with moment of silence

September 11, 2015PoliticsAfrican American women in politics, African-American people, American writers, Arlington, Barack Obama, Book:Barack Obama, Family of Barack Obama, Gullah, Illinois, Islamic terrorism in the United States, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama family, September 11 attacks, Shanksville, South Lawn, South Town, United States, Washington D.C., White Housesmbale

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama join White House staff on the south lawn to mark the 14th anniversay of the September 11th attacks.

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29Apr/15

Peace Be Still

April 29, 2015Human InterestAfrican American women in politics, Antonio Cromartie, Baltimore, Baseball players, Chesapeake Bay, Cromartie, Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith, Government, Governor, Human Interest, Larry Hogan, Local government in the United States, M. Cromartie Maryland, Maryland, mayor, National Football League, Politics, Social Issues, Southern United States, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, United States, War/Conflictsmbale

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