Michelle Obama

A Michigan State University gift shop displayed a collection of miniature dolls of black leaders like Michelle Obama and Harriet Tubman by hanging them from a small tree. Upset by this extreme insensitivity, grad student Krystal Rose Davis-Dunn says she asked the staff if they noticed anything wrong with the…

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Michigan State University issued an apology after students found dolls of notable black people hanging from strings on trees in a gift shop.One of the students, Krystal Davis-Dunn, said "these images evoke a visceral experience."Her friend, Paule-Elizabeth Jackson, recalled feeling "disgust, anger and sadness." Unfortunately, she said, this isn't the…

In May 2018, after spending more than 30 years at BET Networks, Debra Lee stepped down as chairman and CEO, following a series of reorganizations within Viacom cable networks. But Lee, who also oversaw the launch of the first network for black women (BET Her…

Former First Lady Michelle Obama greets Ellen DeGeneres on a taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."  (Photo: Michael Rozman, Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.) Happy birthday, Ellen DeGeneres! The talk show host turned 62 on Sunday, and in typical DeGeneres fashi…

Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared a playlist of workout songs on Twitter. "It's about that time when New Year's resolutions get a bit harder to stick to. To offer a little inspiration, I want to share my go-to #WorkoutPlaylist with you. These songs alw…

You might not be able to work out with Michelle Obama, but now you can now sweat to the same playlist she uses. The former First Lady and physical activity advocate released a list of her favorite workout music on Instagram Sunday, writing that she wanted to…

First Lady Michelle Obama visits a Maryland school given a 2009 USDA prize for promoting health. | Alex Wong/Getty Images On her birthday, the Department of Agriculture announced it plans to nix school lunch requirements championed by Michelle Obama. Friday m…

Michelle Obama has redefined First Lady fashion. From her commotion-causing sleeveless portrait way back in 2009 to the glittering Versace gown she donned for her final state dinner in October 2016, the former FLOTUS has continued to charm America with her k…

Say what you will about Melania Trump, but there's no denying that she has one of the most tolerable social media presences in the Trump family. The first lady doesn't rage-tweet or share ridiculous memes like Donald Trump Jr. or Eric Trump. She isn't as ~ex…