/tags/michelle-obama Michelle Obama en-US WLRN Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:52:16 GMT /2018-12-03/michelle-obamas-take-on-lean-in-that-doesnt-work Obama told a Brooklyn audience that the notion of "having it all" is "a lie." Many were delighted by the former first lady's spontaneous candor. Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:52:16 GMT /2018-12-03/michelle-obamas-take-on-lean-in-that-doesnt-work Laurel Wamsley /2017-02-28/penguin-random-house-announces-book-deal-with-the-obamas In a statement Tuesday the publisher said it was "very much looking forward" to working with the former president and former first lady, who will each be writing a book. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:06:00 GMT /2017-02-28/penguin-random-house-announces-book-deal-with-the-obamas Maggie Penman /national-politics/2017-01-16/meaning-of-michelle-essays-celebrate-first-ladys-realness In a new collection, 16 essayists describe how Michelle Obama helped change the perception of black women and the White House. Mon, 16 Jan 2017 12:07:00 GMT /national-politics/2017-01-16/meaning-of-michelle-essays-celebrate-first-ladys-realness Tanya Ballard Brown /2017-01-09/clothes-dont-make-a-first-lady-but-they-can-make-a-statement Michelle Obama is known for wearing affordable clothing, while Melania Trump is often seen in luxury brands. One critic describes Trump's look as polished and glamorous, but not very personal. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:33:00 GMT /2017-01-09/clothes-dont-make-a-first-lady-but-they-can-make-a-statement Elizabeth Blair /2016-07-26/michelle-obama-i-want-a-president-who-is-worthy-of-my-girls-promise At the Democratic convention, the first lady said the election is about making a better future for the children. Hillary Clinton is the only candidate "who I trust with that responsibility," she said. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:21:00 GMT /2016-07-26/michelle-obama-i-want-a-president-who-is-worthy-of-my-girls-promise Dana Farrington /culture/2015-08-20/miami-salsa-band-makes-obamas-playlist-now-how-bout-a-white-house-invite Maybe you’ve never heard of the Miami salsa band Sonora Carruseles. But President Obama has. This week he put one of the group’s songs on his summer… Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:21:24 GMT /culture/2015-08-20/miami-salsa-band-makes-obamas-playlist-now-how-bout-a-white-house-invite Tim Padgett