Michelle Obama Tired Of ‘Angry Black Woman’ Stereotype – HuffPosts

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is challenging assertions she’s forcefully imposed her will on White House aides and says people have inaccurately tried to portray her as "some kind of angry black woman."

Mrs. Obama tells CBS News she hasn’t read New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor’s new book that characterizes her as a behind-the-scenes force in the Executive Mansion, whose strong views often draw her into conflict with President Barack Obama’s top advisers. (More)

Michelle Obama, Jill Biden to visit Camp Lejeune Wednesday – Source: News & Observer

CAMP LEJEUNE — First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of the vice president, will come to Camp Lejeune Wednesday as part of a nationwide tour in support of military families. (Read more)

Thrilled – Michelle Obama

Friend — I am thrilled to make sure you are the first to hear some very exciting news. Charlotte, North Carolina, will host the 46th Democratic National Convention in 2012. Charlotte is a city marked by its southern charm, warm hospitality, and an "up by the bootstraps" mentality that has propelled the city forward as one of the fastest-growing in the South. Vibrant, diverse, and full of opportunity, the Queen City is home to innovative, hardworking folks with big hearts and open minds. And of course, great barbecue. Barack and I spent a lot of time in North Carolina during the campaign — from the Atlantic Coast to the Research Triangle to the Smoky Mountains and everywhere in between. Barack enjoyed Asheville so much when he spent several days preparing for the second Presidential debate that our family vacationed there in 2009. And my very first trip outside of Washington as First Lady was to Fort Bragg, where I started my effort to do all we can to help our heroic military families. All the contending cities were places that Barack and I have grown to know and love, so it was a hard choice. But we are thrilled to be bringing the convention to Charlotte. We hope many of you can join us in Charlotte the week of September 3rd, 2012. But if you can’t, we intend to bring the spirit of the convention — as well as actual, related events to your community and even your own backyard. More than anything else, we want this to be a grassroots convention for the people. We will finance this convention differently than it’s been done in the past, and we will make sure everyone feels closely tied in to what is happening in Charlotte. This will be a different convention, for a different time. To help us make sure this is a grassroots convention — The People’s Convention — we need to hear from you. We want to know what you’d like to see at next year’s convention, how and where you plan on watching it — and the very best way we can engage your friends and neighbors. So, please share your input with us right now — how can we make The People’s Convention belong to you and your community? I can’t believe it has been more than two years since my brother Craig introduced me at the 2008 Convention in Denver. It truly feels like it was yesterday. As I looked out at a sea of thousands of supporters that night, I spoke about my husband — the man whom this country would go on to elect as the 44th President of the United States. I spoke about his fundamental belief — a conviction at the very core of his life’s work — that each of us has something to contribute to the spirit of our nation. That’s also the belief at the core of The People’s Convention. That the table we sit at together ought to be big enough for everyone. That the thread that binds us — a belief in the promise of this country — is strong enough to sustain us through good times and bad. Barack talked at the State of the Union of his vision for how America can win the future. That must be the focus now, and I know so many of you will help talk about our plans with your neighbors — that through innovation, education, reform, and responsibility we can make sure America realizes this vision. But, conventions take time to plan, so please help us make sure that your thoughts and your ideas will ring all the way to Charlotte. Get started now: http://my.barackobama.com/PeoplesConvention Looking forward to sharing this together, Michelle

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JUST IN TIME FOR THE GIFT-GIVING SEASON, THOMAS BLACKSHEAR RELEASES HIS EBONY VISIONS(TM) MICHELLE OBAMA FIGURINE

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November 3, 2010

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JUST IN TIME FOR THE GIFT-GIVING SEASON, THOMAS BLACKSHEAR RELEASES HIS EBONY VISIONS(TM) MICHELLE OBAMA FIGURINE

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Ripon, CA (BlackNews.com) — Just in time for the gift-giving season, Thomas Blackshear releases his Ebony Visions(TM) Michelle Obama figurine. Available soon at CollectorHub.com, this historic collectible is sure to become a family heirloom. Considering the record sales of Blackshear’s bust and figurine of President Obama, coupled with the popularity of the first African-American First Lady, it would be wise for all enthusiasts to order this highly collectible figurine today at www.CollectorHub.com.

Blackshear manages to embody Mrs. Obama’s essence in a beautifully designed collectible. Imitating her signature style, the figurine dons a red dress that personifies the First Lady’s assertiveness and charm. Empowering and enlightening, First Lady Michelle Obama has been an inspiration for many people, young and old. This is one of the many reasons that sales for the limited-edition figurine are expected to become phenomenal.

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Michelle Obama Message About The New Health Care Reform

Curmilus — When you hear about the new health reform law these days, too much talk is focused on the political. What I’ve found is that most Americans just want to know how this new law helps their families stay healthy — and how it reduces their costs. The first thing I tell people who ask about the Affordable Care Act is that, for moms like me, it makes our lives easier. It gives families control over their own care. And it gives us the comfort of knowing that our insurance will be there when we need it most — especially if we get sick. Then I tell them that it gets better, but there’s a lot to know. To help, this administration has set up HealthCare.gov, where folks can see customized information about how care will improve for their families. So much of what makes this law great is its emphasis on preventive care — right now, too many people aren’t getting the check-ups or the screenings they need to stay healthy. Twelve percent of kids haven’t seen a doctor in the past year. And 59 million adults — and 11 million children — depend on an insurance plan that does not cover basic immunizations. Health reform is changing that. Under this new law, all new private plans will provide basic preventive services — things like childhood immunizations and checkups, mammograms, colonoscopies, cervical screenings, and treatment for high blood pressure — absolutely free of charge. No copay. No deductible. No co-insurance needed. And, on HealthCare.gov, you can not only learn what preventive steps will help keep your family healthy, but also what insurance coverage options are available based on your needs. A focus on prevention will help us to combat diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure — chronic illnesses that right now lead to seven of ten deaths in the United States and 75 percent of our national health care costs. And it will help us tackle an issue that is dear to my heart — childhood obesity. As some of you know one of my top priorities as First Lady is the Let’s Move! campaign, where we have made it our goal to put a stop to the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so children who are born today grow up at a healthy weight. Each of us needs to take responsibility for our own health and the health of our families, and the new health reform law can help. That’s why I’m writing today — to make sure you and Americans across the country know how their health plans are getting better day by day under reform. Please visit HealthCare.gov and find out more about your care: www.healthcare.gov Thank you, Michelle Obama