Whether you’re a recent grad, have children in college, or fall somewhere in between, you need to take a minute (26 to be exact) to watch this video. Our first lady was the keynote speaker for Spelman’s Class of 2011 commencement ceremony this past weekend. Simply put, her words were awe inspiring. Truly can’t think of a better way to kick off the week

I already have a million reasons to love Michelle O. so now, I guess I’m up to a million and one! On Monday our First Lady launched a mentoring program  to inspire 10th and 11th grade girls from public and private schools in the Washington D.C. area by giving them access to accomplished women. Can

So I’m loving the fact at 45 years young, our girl Michelle Obama STILL knows how to double dutch and hula hoop with the best of ‘em. Clearly not afraid to let her hair down, Michelle spent the afternoon hosting a “Healthy Kids Fair” for about 100 local children and their parents. And if this

By In Her Shoes Contributor: Kamari Guthrie Rusty DePass—clearly a man who is late on embracing the new direction our country has taken and even later on learning social networking etiquette—was recently slapped on the wrists and apologized for calling a gorilla who escaped from Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo Michelle Obama’s ancestor. As discussed here back

By Kamari Guthrie, In Her Shoes Contributor Ah, Michelle. She never fails to give me another reason to love how real, down-to-earth and connected she is as the First Lady. This weekend she gave her first commencement speech at the University of California, Merced and once again showed her ability to relate so closely to

Well, well, well. Despite the critic’s heartless scrutiny of Michelle Obama’s “harsh” eyebrows, risky fashion choices, and womanly figure, she’s made People Magazine’s highly coveted 100 Most Beautiful People list.  Michelle Obama, who has achieved celebrity status and wows the world as a fashion icon, made the list for the first time and is joined

All I can do is shake my head in response to the media’s latest (self-produced) frenzy: Michelle Obama vs. Oprah Winfrey. Are they serious? Yes, Michelle is taking the world by storm with her intelligence, grace, and impeccable style but there is room at the top for more than one amazing woman (who happens to