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Michelle Obama Hosts ‘42’ Screening With Jackie Robinson’s Widow

by Jorge Rivas on April 3 2013, 11:40AM

First Lady Michelle Obama hosted 80 high school and college students from across the country for a screening of “42” at the White House on Monday.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

Watch Kid President Introduce Mexican-Filipino Singer Jessica Sanchez at White House

by Jorge Rivas on April 1 2013, 4:25PM

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome children and their families to the South Lawn of the White House for the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

Michelle Obama Wears Indian-American Designer Naeem Khan’s Dress to Oscars

by Jorge Rivas on February 25 2013, 9:48AM

First Lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance via video at last night’s Academy Awards ceremony.

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Introducing the 2013 ‘Official Portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama’

by Jorge Rivas on February 20 2013, 1:00PM

This morning the White House released the First Lady’s 2013 official portrait.A poll conducted by CNN found seventy-three percent of Americans approved of the way Michelle Obama was handling her job as first lady, compared to 20% who disapproved….

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

Hadiya Pendleton’s Parents Will Join Michelle Obama At The State Of The Union

by Jorge Rivas on February 12 2013, 11:06AM

The parents of Chicago teen Hadiya Pendelton will attend President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday as guests of first lady Michelle Obama, according to local news reports. “It’s bittersweet,” Cleopatra Cowley told NBC News after she and her…

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It’s Still Not Enough for Michelle Obama to Attend Hadiya Pendleton’s Funeral

by Jamilah King on February 8 2013, 11:46AM

The community wants more.

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Professional Lip Reader Says He Knows Why The First Lady Rolled Her Eyes at Boehner

by Jorge Rivas on January 23 2013, 11:53AM

“Inside Edition” sent out their detectives to do some investigating.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

Michelle Obama: Don’t Sleep on Voting Rights

by Brentin Mock on December 18 2012, 1:45PM

We hate to keep beating y’all in the head about the voting rights war not being over, but seriously, it’s not over.

Topics: Voting Rights 2012, /NOW

Photos: The Christmas Tree and The Obamas Over the Years

by Jorge Rivas on December 6 2012, 12:11PM

The Obama family illuminated the National Christmas Tree Thursday night during a celebration on the White House’s Ellipse.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

Michelle Obama Stuns In Gold Gown At Kennedy Center Honors [Photos]

by Jorge Rivas on December 3 2012, 1:13PM

The Kennedy Center Honors recognized seven individuals - Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant - for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

The Kids Found Someone They Love More Than Michelle Obama: Bo

by Jorge Rivas on November 30 2012, 2:01PM

Michelle Obama had a holiday event for military families and all everybody wanted to talk about was Bo.

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Obama Won the Prize for Authentically Hugging His Wife at the Debate

by Jorge Rivas on October 17 2012, 11:40AM

Which candidate gave his wife the best hug?

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Michelle Obama Casts Absentee Ballot, Urges Supporters to Vote Early

by Jorge Rivas on October 15 2012, 4:57PM

Obama’s campaign said it was the first time a presidential nominee and his spouse will not vote in person on Election Day.

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Tracy Reese, Designer of Mrs. Obama’s DNC Dress, Shows at Fashion Week

by Jorge Rivas on September 14 2012, 3:10PM

A favorite of Michelle Obama shows at fashion week.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

Michelle Obama’s DNC Dress Designed by African-American Designer Tracy Reese

by Jorge Rivas on September 5 2012, 3:43PM

First Lady Michelle Obama’s dress at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday was designed by African-American designer Tracy Reese.

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Photo: President Obama, Sasha And Malia Watch Michelle’s DNC Speech

by Jorge Rivas on September 5 2012, 11:17AM

President Obama says that “when Michelle starts talking, I start getting all misty.”

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Michelle Obama: ‘We Cannot Continue to Let Families be Broken Apart’

by Jorge Rivas on July 17 2012, 2:54PM

First lady Michelle Obama discussed a wide range of issues on Univision’s “Al Punto” this past weekend. The large part of the discussion centered around Latinos and immigration reform.

Topics: Immigration, /NOW

Somehow Kelly Ripa Managed to Make a Deportation Joke While the First Lady Double Dutched

by Jorge Rivas on June 19 2012, 2:38PM

First Lady Michelle Obama went on Live! With Kelly Monday morning and she double Dutched in wide-legged pants!

Topics: Immigration, /NOW