First Lady Diary: Photo Gallery
ESSENCE.com follows the First Lady with our Michelle Obama Daily Diary photo blog. It’s your guide to everything Mrs. O.
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Michelle Obama writes a thank you letter to ESSENCE readers.
Michelle Obama Surprises White House Guests
Mrs. Obama greeted more than 100 guests in the White House today.
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Michelle Obama takes on Jimmy Fallon in a physical fitness competition.
read more...Must-See: Michelle Obama Appears on 'The Tonight Show'
Michelle Obama chats about her husband's singing with Jay Leno.
read more...Must-See: Michelle Obama Makes Acting Debut on 'iCarly'
The First Lady makes her acting debut on Nickelodeon's "iCarly."
read more...Your Letters for Michelle Obama's 48th Birthday
In honor of Michelle Obama's birthday, we asked you to write her a birthday wish. Here's what you had to say.
read more...40 Reasons We Love Michelle Obama
There is so much to love about the First Lady. On her birthday, we look at the 40 reasons she is a star in our eyes.
view gallery...Michelle Obama and Her Daughters' Sweetest Moments
Michelle Obama's precious moments with Sasha and Malia.
read more...Happy Birthday, Michelle Obama!
On Mrs. O's 48th birthday, ESSENCE's editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White wrote a letter to our First Lady. Read it here, then write your own.
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What I know for sure is that Pharrell deserves his success because of his talent and humility! He's Virginia Beach all day in the best way!
It was a star studded night BUT the best part was that it was heartfelt! Everyone in the room came to celebrate Pharrell's accomplishment!
The dinner was inspired by Pharrell the fact that he is the musical consultant for the ACADEMY AWARDS had to be celebrated & @Target agreed!
Now that there is press out about the dinner I hosted last night I feel free to chat about it on twitter!
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