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by Katti Gray onJanuary 13, 2012
Author Jodi Kantor explores the first couple's evolving partnership in her book, The Obamas.
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August 31, 2011
Nine black women made it onto Forbes magazine's 2011 list of the world's 100 most powerful women. The selection criteria included leadership, money, buzz and influence. Of course, The Root recognizes such achievers regularly in the arts, technology, public service and other areas. But we're always willing to give kudos to other media, which don't often enough recognize the determination, hard work and skills of women who happen to be black.
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June 24, 2011
This week on the Confab: Join host Lauren Williams, associate editor of The Root, as she chats with Washington reporter Cynthia Gordy, staffer Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributor Clay Cane about the first lady's Africa trip, black homophobia and our favorite one-hit wonders.
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March 30, 2011
At a White House dinner for teen girls and celebrity mentors, First Lady Michelle Obama shared her secret to success: hard work and faith in oneself.
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February 9, 2011
Despite right-wing fears, one year after the first lady's childhood-obesity campaign, our junk food is still safe. Here's a look at what it's actually done.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJanuary 26, 2011
Said she knew it would offend, but went for it anyway.
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August 9, 2010
On the heels of criticism for daring to take a vacation, the first lady shakes hands with a king.
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July 14, 2010
The first ladies of Africa were first in fashion upon meeting in the fashion capital of the world.
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June 30, 2010
The nation's first lady will discuss strategies to overcome childhood obesity.
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by Robin Givhan onAugust 21, 2009
Apparently, Michelle Obama. Culture critic Robin Givhan makes a judgment call on the first lady's vacation wear.
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