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These Photos of 'Black-ish' Star Yara Shahidi's Family with the Obamas Will Make Your Day

These two families together are seriously gorgeous.
These Photos of 'Black-ish' Star Yara Shahidi's Family with the Obamas Will Make Your Day
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By Rachaell Davis · Updated October 27, 2020
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Can you imagine having the opportunity to not only meet the first family at the White House but also bring your family along with you? Well, if you’re actress Yara Shahidi, that imaginary thought is very much a reality. Who Knew? 17 Surprising Celebrity Relatives The ‘Black-ish” starlet has been spending quite a bit of time at the most famous residence in the country recently and she’s certainly been making the most of her time there. On Wednesday, Yara co-hosted — along with model Karlie Kloss– a livestream for the sixth and final White House Science Fair to happen under the Obama Administration. The annual event sees the White House open it’s doors to young people with a passion for science, technology, engineering, math and computer science.
Twitter chatting….on #Twitter RIGHT NOW with @karliekloss and friends! Ask a question just hashtag #WHScienceFair A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Apr 13, 2016 at 2:22pm PDT
  Yara Shahidi Is Setting an Example for Teens and Adults Just a few days later, Yara shared this photo from the White House grounds alongside her parents and two brothers, who not only accompanied her on the visit but also took a quick snap in the Oval Office with none other than the President and First Lady themselves.
My lil bro is dabbing at the White House because he is excited!! I’m headed back to the #WhiteHouse for the 6th & Final Science Fair of the #Obama Administration tomorrow! #LiveStream #WHScienceFair A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Apr 12, 2016 at 9:21am PDT
  Candid Celeb Moments We Adore from ESSENCE’s Black Women in Music Event And what’s the one thing you’ve got to do when you’re on the White House lawn? You hit the dab of all dabs, of course! Just ask Yara’s younger brother.
Sooo…. This happened! Tryna get my fill of my favorite First Family before the end of the administration (thank you @brooksbrothers for keeping us dapper) #POTUS #FLOTUS A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Apr 15, 2016 at 11:00am PDT
An unforgettable visit for sure, to say the least.
TOPICS:  Barack Obama Black-ish Michelle Obama Yara Shahidi