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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: 'American Tapestry' Has Holes in It

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 05.31.2012

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Megan Smolenyak

As the genealogist who initially researched the first lady's family tree (four to five generations on all branches), I wanted to love American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White and Multicultural Ancestors of Michelle Obama, but found myself disappointed -- mostly due to what's missing.

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Michelle Obama: Barack 'Tucks Me In' At Night

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 05.30.2012

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Barack and Michelle Obama are quite possibly the cutest couple around. Sure they might also be the most powerful duo in the world, but the POTUS and F...

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PHOTOS: Is This Michelle Obama's Favorite Dress?

Posted 05.29.2012

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Michelle Obama loves to mix it up fashion-wise, from flouncy McQueen gowns to casual Gap duds. But with all her outfit changes, there's one dress that...

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WATCH: Obama: Michelle 'Is Just Relentless'

The Huffington Post | Paige Lavender | Posted 05.15.2012

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President Barack Obama revealed his wife Michelle can be "relentless" with her teasing and she "gets jealous when I sing too much." "She is just re...

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PHOTOS: The Week's Best Style Moments

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 05.12.2012

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It was certainly a glamorous week... The Knowles sisters stunned at the 2012 Met Gala. Solange was a vision in yellow--a color we've seen her rock ...

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Ann Romney Praises Michelle Obama

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.11.2012

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Ann Romney had some kind words in a recent interview for First Lady Michelle Obama, the woman she could replace in the White House if Mitt Romney wins...

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PHOTOS: The Week's Best Style Moments

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 05.05.2012

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It was all about the little black dress this week... Kimora Lee Simmons, Joan Smalls and Maya Rudolph all rocked gorgeous LBDs while celebrating va...

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Michelle Obama Makes Push For Democratic Upset Out West

AP | AMANDA LEE MYERS | Posted 04.30.2012

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PHOENIX -- Democrats are hailing first lady Michelle Obama's visit to Tucson as the latest sign that Arizona will be up for grabs in November's presid...

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Last Night In D.C.: White House Correspondents' Dinner 2012

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 04.29.2012

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Washington D.C. turned into the country's fashion capital Saturday night for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Politicians, journalists, med...

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PHOTOS: Michelle & Barack Share A Tender (PDA) Moment

Posted 04.27.2012

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We let out an audible gasp when we saw Michelle Obama's outfit today. In her bright red a-line dress, the classic frame purse, the red flats and the p...

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PHOTOS: The Week's Best Style Moments

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 04.27.2012

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Our list of style standouts was extra long this week... Nicole Richie, who rarely disappoints, took a walk on the wild and wonderful side in a yell...

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Michelle Obama's Spain Trip Cost Taxpayers $467,000

The Huffington Post | Elise Foley | Posted 04.26.2012

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First lady Michelle Obama's trip to Spain in August 2010 cost the U.S. Air Force and the Secret Service at least $467,585, Judicial Watch reported Thu...

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PHOTOS: FLOTUS Sits For Her Toughest Interview Yet

The Huffington Post | Jessica Misener | Posted 04.27.2012

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First Lady Michelle Obama fielded kids' questions today for her annual Take Your Child To Work Day event. In the event, which the White House strea...

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UPDATE: Michelle Obama Thanks Beyonce For Her Moving Letter

Posted 04.14.2012

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UPDATE: FLOTUS has a fan in Beyonce and it looks like the feeling is mutual, based on a tweet the First Lady sent out thanking the singer for her movi...

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PHOTOS: Michelle Obama Flips Out!

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 04.04.2012

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Is Michelle Obama's hair looking a bit flippy these days? After looking sleek (and ever so youthful!) at the Kids' Choice Awards this past Saturday...

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Guess Who's Coming To Town?

AP | Posted 05.30.2012

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First lady Michelle Obama has appeared at a presidential campaign reception at San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences. San Francisco Chroni...

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PHOTOS: MAX Fashion Show Showcases A First Lady Favorite

The Huffington Post | Andrea Rael | Posted 05.08.2012

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Friday night's MAX Fashion Show turned out to be a great night for the Children's Hospital Colorado and for Denver fashionistas. This year's MAX Sh...

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PHOTOS: FLOTUS Wears Tracy Reese Dress Again!

The Huffington Post | Michelle Manetti | Posted 03.09.2012

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One thing we love about Michelle Obama is her confidence to wear her favorite dresses twice. And that's exactly what she did last night while congratu...

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: The First Lady's Multicultural, Great Migration Past (VIDEO)

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.30.2012

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Megan Smolenyak

Several years ago, I conducted extensive genealogical research into the heritage of Michelle Obama. A few of my discoveries -- particularly those per...

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PHOTOS: Was FLOTUS Best Dressed On Oscar Sunday?

The Huffington Post | Michelle Manetti | Posted 02.29.2012

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Michelle Obama may not have been at the Oscars but she's definitely a top contender for "Best Dressed" last night. The first lady dazzled at the G...

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: Purnell Shields

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.25.2012

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Megan Smolenyak

D.T. lived in hopeful expectation, but even today, it's stunning to think that the life of this one-time slave overlapped with that of his great-granddaughter, Marian, who now resides in the White House.

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PHOTOS: FLOTUS's Chic Custom Peter Som Coat

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 04.24.2012

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Michelle Obama stepped out in a custom Peter Som coat yesterday to fete the groundbreaking of the National Museum of African American History And Cult...

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: Rebecca Jumper (aka Coleman)

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.22.2012

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Megan Smolenyak

Michelle's maternal grandmother, Rebecca Jumper, did an admirable job of keeping her past a secret, but that's probably because she didn't know much about it herself. That's unfortunate, because hers is an intriguing history.

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: Fraser Robinson

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.15.2012

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Megan Smolenyak

It's providential for Michelle's sake that LaVaughn ever met Fraser C. Robinson, Jr. because he would have much preferred to never leave the South.

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PHOTOS: Michelle Obama Wears Jason Wu For Target!

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 02.17.2012

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She's seated at a table and she's wearing a sweater over it. But if you look very, very closely, you can see it: Michelle Obama's wearing Jason Wu for...

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