Tag Archives: FLOTUS

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on June 6, 2019 by rikyrah

Psychiatry, Racism, and the Birth of ‘Sesame Street’ How an African-American psychiatrist helped design a groundbreaking television show as a radical therapeutic tool for helping minority preschoolers. Chester M. Pierce was a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on November 15, 2018 by rikyrah

OUR FLOTUS! Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming was poised to become a bestseller even before it hit bookstores on Tuesday. Barnes & Noble announced in a press release on Monday that Becoming had received the most pre-order sales … Continue reading →

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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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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on October 8, 2017 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone. ICYMI

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First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts “Hidden Figures” White Event

Posted on December 16, 2016 by rikyrah

Transcript of FLOTUS remarks here. @HiddenFigures @WhiteHouse FLOTUS talks about the power of our film. 5-Star review! @TherealTaraji @octaviaspencer @JanelleMonae pic.twitter.com/fNhTWkwTcw — Theodore Melfi (@theodoremelfi) December 15, 2016 #HiddenFigures is at the @WhiteHouse! Follow along for LIVE coverage as @MichelleObama … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Melania Trump plagiarized Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech

Posted on July 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

You can’t make this up, folks! In her first major address before the nation on Monday night, Melania Trump appears to have plagiarized a number of lines from first lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Current Events, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , | 190 Comments

The First Family Celebrate Easter Services in Alexandria Virginia

Posted on March 27, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

Posted in Barack Obama, Celebrations, Current Events, Easter, First Daughters, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Gospel, News, Open Thread, Praise, President Obama, The First Family, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | First Lady Michelle arrives for #SOTU

Posted on January 14, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
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Wednesday Open Thread: Michelle Obama Reveals Her Girl Power Playlist

Posted on October 14, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Here’s the full list of tracks: 1. Run the World (Girls): Beyoncé 2. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Diana Ross 3. Doubt: May J. Blige 4. When The Day Comes: Nico & Vinz 5. Girl on Fire: Alicia Keys 6.On … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle and Ellen dance-off to ‘Uptown Funk’

Posted on March 15, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Dance, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Health, Michelle Obama, Music, News, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments