Marian Robinson, President Obama's mother-in-law, moved into the White House "kicking and screaming," said her son, Craig Robinson. She had never live...
AP | Posted 05.09.2009 | Style
WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is a role model for many people, including her mother. "Michelle has always been Michelle. And she has a...
Jilly Gagnon | Posted 02.18.2009 | Style
During that most momentous of speeches, drink once for each: celebrity-in-audience sighting. Double up if his/her seat is bad. If you spot Alec Baldwin, pour a scotch. "Sip" heavily.
AP | LISA TOLIN | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living
**Scroll down for slideshow** WASHINGTON — Get ready for the in-law in chief. President-elect Barack Obama's mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, i...
Yvonne R. Davis | Posted 01.08.2009 | Living
Analyzed as part of the multi-generational black family, grandmothers have often served as both patriarch and matriarch, guiding the black family through the toils and crises of our time.
Amy Goyer | Posted 12.25.2008 | Living
The nation anxiously awaits the dawn of a new Camelot in Washington, as mothers and fathers look to Barack and Michelle Obama as a new model of vigoro...
Huff TV | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics
Inspired by the news that "First Granny" Marian Robinson is moving to Washington, Arianna reflected on the importance of having grandmothers be a part...
The Huffington Post | Willow Lindley | Posted 12.18.2008 | Style
As people wonder whether 'First Granny' Marian Robinson will join her family in the White House this January, we had to wonder about the other first g...
Arianna Huffington | Posted 12.16.2008 | Living
My favorite story of the week was the news that Michelle Obama's mother will be coming to live with the first family in the White House -- there to help Malia and Sasha make the transition to a new school, new friends, and the presidential spotlight. As my own mother lived with us -- a soulful presence in my daughters' lives -- I know firsthand there is nothing like a Yaya (Greek for grandmother). "First Granny" Marian Robinson's White House move provides a powerful teachable moment for America, offering the perfect solution to both our nation's child care crisis, and the cultural black mark of abandoning our seniors in old age homes. You've been sending great suggestions for issues and guests for Rachel Maddow's show, which I'm guest hosting on Monday. Please keep submitting them in the comments section.
The Huffington Post | Willow Lindley | Posted 12.13.2008 | Style
There's been a lot of speculation that Michelle Obama's 71-year-old mother, Marian Robinson, will be moving to the White House with her family in Janu...
nytimes.com | RACHEL L. SWARNS | Posted 06.04.2009 | Style