memoir
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Michelle Obama Still Swears by Taking the High Road, but That Doesn’t Involve Smiling for Trump
Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming, drops tomorrow—and though dribs and drabs of tea from the #ForeverFirstLady’s new book have been circulating through various media outlets in the last week, we’re ready to receive the full kettle like manna from the heavens come Tuesday. Among the revealing new details Obama shares is how she actively stopped herself…
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When Trump Goes Low, Michelle Obama Goes High Enough to Hate Him Like the Rest of Us
Some people have the uncanny ability to conceal their disdain for you while in your presence. They can smile in your face, inquire about your family, and somehow, remain cordial while simultaneously orchestrating your demise. I sure as hell am not one of those people (because I wear my malice with pride), but after watching…
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Women Who Inspire: Meet the Legendary BFFs of Patrick Riley
When future President Barack Obama said, “It’s never hard for me to extol the wonders and beauty of black women,” veteran TV producer Patrick L. Riley was right there. Of course, Barack was looking at wife Michelle, the woman he loves. Meanwhile, Riley was gazing out at a room full of women he loves, including…
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Rachel Dolezal Says She Was ‘Too Black’ for Her Black Husband
Rachel Dolezal’s memoir was released last week, and in it, she discusses not only how she knew about blackness at an early age because of her grandmother’s National Geographic magazines, but also that she was treated like an indentured servant by her parents and was too black for her black husband. That pretty much sums…
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Watch: Take a Page From Toya Wright's Book
TV personality and New York Times best-selling author Toya Wright wants to introduce you to “Toya.” And her memoir, In My Own Words, does just that. Be clear: The independently published book isn’t about “Toya Wright,” the reality-TV star, the public figure—it’s about a mother, daughter, sister and a wife. In My Own Words is…