Dec 17 Obamas open up about their experience with racial prejudice By Associated Press He may be president now, but Barack Obama says he's a black man who has been mistaken for the valet and worries his daughters could face stereotypes. "There's no black male my age, who's a professional, who hasn't come out… Continue reading
Dec 10 Congress eases whole grain standards for school lunches By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congress is taking some whole grains off the school lunch line. A massive year-end spending bill released Tuesday doesn't allow schools to opt out of healthier school meal standards championed by first lady Michelle Obama, as House Republicans… Continue reading
Dec 05 House Republicans continue to push for school lunch reform delay By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are making a final push this month to give schools a temporary break from healthier school meal standards. Continue reading
Nov 11 In 2013, Obama administration’s priciest gift came from Brunei By Matthew Lee, Associated Press From furniture and food to fine art, members of the Obama administration received thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders, but first lady Michelle Obama appears to have received the most expensive gift last year. Continue reading
Oct 25 Early voting shifts midterm election campaign strategies By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press With a little over a week to go until midterm elections, early voting happening in California and more than 30 other states, is causing both Republicans and Democrats to shift their campaign strategies. Continue reading
Oct 21 From the red carpet to the White House, Oscar de la Renta designed timeless elegance By Nora Daly Renowned fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who died Monday at his home in Kent, Connecticut, was known for his sleek women’s suits as well as his lavish eveningwear designs that were favored by both red carpet celebrities and a… Continue reading
Sep 08 Michelle Obama tries to boost voter turnout for Georgia Sen. candidate Michelle Nunn By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press First lady Michelle Obama debuted on the 2014 campaign trail Monday in Georgia, where Senate candidate Michelle Nunn is working to pick up a key seat for Democrats. Continue reading
Jul 30 Michelle Obama: ‘Any man who uses his strength to oppress women is a coward’ By Stacy A. Anderson, Associated Press Michelle Obama called on young African leaders to change traditional attitudes and beliefs that harm girls and women, adding that educating and making women financially literate is not enough. Continue reading
Jul 05 FLOTUS ready to ‘fight until the bitter end’ on nutritious meals in school By Darlene Superville, Associated Press "The last thing that we can afford to do right now is play politics with our kids' health, especially when we're finally starting to see some progress on this issue," Mrs. Obama said at the White House. Continue reading
Jun 07 Mourners gather at memorial service for Maya Angelou By Kayla Ruble Friends and family gathered on Saturday afternoon in North Carolina to attend a memorial service in honor of the late author and activist Maya Angelou, who died on May 28 at the age of 86. Continue reading