Tag Archives: First Lady Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama Speaks at Simmons College Leadership Conference in Boston, MA

Posted on April 7, 2018 by rikyrah

ICYMI, through all; the NOISE & FAKE NEWS Michelle Obama is the reassuring voice we all need right now pic.twitter.com/NJIR8ArT9H — NowThis (@nowthisnews) April 7, 2018

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on February 15, 2018 by rikyrah

Repost ICYMI When you get a some free time, please sit back and watch, listen, and learn from FLOTUS.

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President Barack Hussein Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama: Portriats Unveiled at Smithsonian National Gallery

Posted on February 12, 2018 by rikyrah

How’s this for BLACK HISTORY MONTH? ICYMI Because we can’t get enough of our POTUS & FLOTUS. I’m old school. While sound bytes of events have their place and meanings, I like to sit back and savor the whole enchilada. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Michelle Obama reveals what Melania Trump gave her on Inauguration Day

Posted on February 1, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Michelle Obama has finally revealed what was in that blue Tiffany’s box that Melania Trump gave her on Inauguration Day last year. “It was a lovely frame,” Obama shared with Ellen DeGeneres on her first appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on January 23, 2018 by rikyrah

One of the MOST profoundly, powerful WOMEN in the world–our FLOTUS

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Monday Open Thread | Amy Sherald Week

Posted on October 23, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is Amy Sherald. I was fascinated researching Ms Sherald and her body of work. Amy Sherald (born 1973) is an American painter based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her work started out autobiographical in nature, … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on May 8, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone. ICYMI Le Pen defeat brings Europe’s far-right wave crashing to a halt Anti-E.U. firebrand Marine Le Pen’s overwhelming loss to centrist Emmanuel Macron, whom voters preferred nearly 2-to-1, is a reality check for far-right forces. Despite victories … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on January 22, 2017 by rikyrah

Welcome to the Obama Administration’s Final — and 388th — episode of your West Wing Week.

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Friday Open Thread | Thank You, President Barack Obama

Posted on January 20, 2017 by rikyrah

To the 44th President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama II… Dear President Obama, As the close of your 8 years is upon us, I find it so hard to write this post. I remember watching your speech in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | First Lady Michelle Obama

Posted on January 19, 2017 by rikyrah

President Obama: Michelle, for the past twenty-five years, you’ve been not only my wife and mother of my children, but my best friend. ….you made the White House a place that belongs to everybody. You have made me proud, and … Continue reading →

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