“On our first date, I treated her to the finest ice cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it tasted like chocolate.” -Pres. Barack Obama Last week, I had a chance to check out Southside With You, which was released in theaters last weekend. After watching it, I fell in love with my president, first lady and sweet home of … [Read more...]
14 Blackbusters to Watch Before the Year Is Out
[tps_header] Already, it's been a great year for black films and television series (The Roots remake, Underground, The Breaks). But, we have to admit, some of the most anticipated black movie projects are just around the corner. So schedule your date night, and support these black films. Remember, we can't complain about representation when we don't show up. 13 … [Read more...]
Roots Remake Breaks Records and 6 Other Blackbusters to Watch
[tps_header] When I saw the promos for the A&E’s reboot of the Roots mini-series, I immediately thought, “Why not run this for Black History Month.” Further perplexing, the miniseries debuted over Memorial Day week at that. I mean there are cookouts, the NBA playoffs and the kickoff to the usual summer shenanigans; surely people would rather flock to more fun-filled, far … [Read more...]
Our First Couple – Michelle and Barack Obama Give Us 10 Secrets to a Great Marriage
[tps_header] Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States, is truly an awe-inspiring figure along with his beautiful and brilliant wife Michelle Obama. He is, after all, the President of the most powerful nation on Earth, which would make the POTUS the most powerful man on Earth as well. But, he is not just our POTUS; he is also a married man who has an … [Read more...]
A Look Inside Michelle Obama’s Kitchen Garden; Plus Her Message to Parents
As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We want them to get the best education and to receive the best medical care. Anything less is unacceptable. But do we have the same standard when it comes to what we feed our children and how much we encourage them to exercise? Do we still go above and beyond to make sure they’re getting the best? If you’re not as diligent … [Read more...]
106-Year-Old Woman Dances with the Obamas
Washington, D.C.’s Virginia McLaurin is evidence that your dreams can come true at any age. The centenarian turned viral Internet star recently visited the White House to live out her aspirations of meeting President Barack Obama. McLaurin, who said she never thought she would live to see a day when the nation would elect its first black president, started a social media … [Read more...]
FLOTUS Flows: Michelle Obama is Dropping Lines in “Go to College” Rap Video
Striding out of the White House in slow motion, sporting oversized sunglasses, Michelle Obama lays down a rap track aimed at raising the star power of math majors and engineering students. "If you wanna fly jets, you should go to college. Reach high and cash checks? Fill your head with knowledge," Obama rhymes as comedian Jay Pharoah, known for his Saturday Night Live … [Read more...]
First Lady Michelle Obama on the Cover of ESSENCE Magazine’s August Issue
The cover story for the August 2014 issue of Essence magazine is "Building a Bright Future," and it will feature our First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama. This issue marks the seventh time Mrs. Obama will be interviewed by Essence magazine. During her interview with the magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Vanessa K. Bush, the First Lady will discuss her passion for higher education, the … [Read more...]
Great Travel Tips from First Lady Michelle Obama
If you were given the opportunity, what travel related questions would you ask the First Lady? Well, students from around the world were given that opportunity and they asked FLOTUS some pretty good questions and she, in turn, gave some great travel advice. First Lady even revealed what city/country was the destination on her very first school trip which was also her very … [Read more...]
FLOTUS Joins the #BringBackOurGirls Movement
Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama posted a picture of herself on twitter holding a sign that reads “#BringBackOurGirls.” The First Lady’s tweet says “our prayers are with the Nigerian girls and their families. It’s time to #BringBackourGirls. – mo.” The Nigerian girls have been missing for 24 days and were captured by Boko Hiram, a terrorist organization in Nigeria. … [Read more...]
First Lady Encourages Students to #ReachHigher With Social Media Campaign
On a mission to encourage students to attend college, First Lady Michelle Obama has started a social media campaign called #ReachHigher and she is determined to make a difference. FLOTUS has asked college students and graduates to post picks on various social media outlets like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, using the hashtag #ReachHigher. The initiative is also going to … [Read more...]
Happy Fabulous 50th Birthday to Our First Lady, Michelle Obama
Today, Michelle Obama celebrates her 50th birthday. Never have so many people, in our country and abroad, been so fascinated by the details revolving a milestone birthday of an American First Lady Mrs. Obama started her birthday celebration a few weeks ago with a few extra days alone in Hawaii after spending time there with her entire family over the holidays. She enjoyed … [Read more...]
First Lady Enjoys Early Birthday Gift From Her Husband
The Obama family has just returned from enjoying a 15-day vacation to Hawaii for the holidays. The only thing is, they left the First Lady behind. Why, you ask? Well, President Obama decided to give his wife an early birthday gift by extending her stay in Hawaii, giving her some time to relax and catch up with friends. Obama and his daughters, Sasha and Malia, left Hawaii … [Read more...]
What if Your Spouse Created Obamacare? Supporting Your Spouse Through the Storms
I remember growing up as a kid in the 70‘s, listening to adults talk about people they worked with or had a bad experience with. They would talk about how incompetent that person is, or how mean they are, lots of labels, lots of determination about who and what the person was. And I always wondered...“How does that person’s spouse feel about them?”, “I wonder if they know they … [Read more...]
You Teach People How to Treat You: FLOTUS Stands Up to a Protestor
First Lady Michelle Obama's approval rating is higher than the President's. But one thing I love about her is that she doesn't seem to live her life based on the approval of others. When the press made a big deal about her bare arms, she continued to display her chiseled biceps in a fitness and fashion statement. She wears what she wants, dances how she likes, and promotes … [Read more...]