Marian Robinson

Michelle Obama's First Lady-Like Hair: Love It Or Lose It? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Anya Strzemien | Posted 11.05.2009 | Style


Update 11/5: Last night the first family--the president, first lady, Malia, Sasha, and First Granny Marian Robinson--hosted an evening of classical mu...

Let Grandparents Have Their Say On Grandparents Day

Barbara Graham | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living


Barbara Graham

Instead of the wussy-sounding Grandparents Day, I propose we get real and change the holiday's name to Let Grandparents Have Their Say Day.

Pretty In Prints! Marian 'First Granny' Robinson Hits Her Style Stride (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Hilary Moss | Posted 09.10.2009 | Style


As Michelle Obama's mother, Marian "First Granny" Robinson was enlisted to help the Obamas make their transition from Chicago to Washington, and she's...

Marian Robinson, Obama Grandmother, Discusses "Wonderful" Life In The White House: Sasha, Malia Growing Up So "Grandma Is Beginning To Feel Left Out" (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Nicholas Graham | Posted 08.23.2009 | Style


Marian Robinson, the nation's Grandmother-in-Chief, has opened up recently about what her life is like at the White House. Despite Ms. Robinson's ini...

Michelle Obama's Father, Fraser Robinson III, NOT Buried At Burr Oak Cemetery: White House

AP | Posted 08.14.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO (AP) -- The White House, correcting earlier reports, says Michelle Obama's father is not buried at a cemetery where workers are accused of dig...

Obama Girls' San Francisco Cable Car Ride

AP | Posted 07.24.2009 | Style


SAN FRANCISCO — The daughters of President Barack Obama have helped inaugurate something new in San Francisco. While their mom, Michelle Obama,...

'First Granny' Marian Robinson Savors New Life, Busy Schedule In Washington

nytimes.com | RACHEL L. SWARNS | Posted 06.04.2009 | Style


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...

Marian 'First Granny' Robinson: I Have Always Looked Up To Michelle

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...

Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama Essence Cover (PHOTOS)

Essence/Huffington Post | Posted 05.08.2009 | Media


The first granny, Marian Robinson, is on her first magazine cover this month alongside daughter Michelle Obama. Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Obama sat for E...

Obamas Return From Second Trip To Camp David (SLIDESHOW, VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 04.09.2009 | Politics


The Obamas returned to Camp David this weekend for their second trip to the presidential retreat. The getaway was short; the family left on Satur...

Michelle Obama Entertains Kids At The White House In Celebration Of African American History Month (SLIDESHOW)

AP | DARLENE SUPERVILLE | Posted 03.21.2009 | Style


* Scroll down for slideshow* WASHINGTON — Foot-stomping music filled the East Room of the White House on Wednesday as first lady Michelle Obama...

The Obamas Take First Marine One Trip For Overnight At Camp David (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 03.10.2009 | Style


The Obama family took their first trip on Marine One for an overnight stay at Camp David on Saturday. The whole family, including First Lady Miche...

Jill Biden, 'First Granny' Marian Robinson Step Out Together For Alvin Ailey Celebration

WWD | Posted 03.07.2009 | Style


Gala honorary co-chairman Michelle Fenty, who lunched with her husband Mayor Adrian Fenty and the Obamas recently at Georgia Brown's, said she was sur...

To Grandmother's White House We Go

Amy Goyer | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living


Amy Goyer

And now it's official: The White House will have a First Grandmother. The Obama transition team confirmed this afternoon that 71-year-old Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, will move into the White House.

'First Granny' Marian Robinson To Join Family In White House: Confirmed (SLIDESHOW)

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...

Grandma's in the House

Cheryl Saban | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living


Cheryl Saban

For the new First Family, having Grandma in the house will be a comfort and source of both strength, and calm -- not only for the children, but for the President and First Lady as well.

My Sunday by Marian Robinson

Victoria Roberts | Posted 01.09.2009 | Style


Victoria Roberts

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Big Momma Is In The (White) House

Yvonne R. Davis | Posted 01.08.2009 | Living


Yvonne R. Davis

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.

Can You Be a Virtual Grandparent?

Amy Goyer | Posted 01.04.2009 | Home


Amy Goyer

I got an email today from a friend seeking advice for a fellow church-member who has grandchildren literally all over the globe, including in Europe a...

Why America Needs A First Grandmother

Amy Goyer | Posted 12.25.2008 | Living


Amy Goyer

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...

Arianna On The Value of "First Granny" Moving Into the White House

Huff TV | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics


Huff TV

Inspired by the news that "First Granny" Marian Robinson is moving to Washington, Arianna reflected on the importance of having grandmothers be a part...

Roberta McCain: A Woman Of Style (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Anya Strzemien | Posted 12.22.2008 | Style


It's a little late now, but we're still enjoying the delightful spitfire that is Roberta McCain, Senator John McCain's 96-year-old mother who first wo...

Former 'First Grannies' (SLIDESHOW)

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...

The Kids Of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: A Retrospective (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Willow Lindley | Posted 12.17.2008 | Style


Malia and Sasha Obama are about to take over as the reigning kids of the White House in January, when their dad, Barack Obama, is sworn in as the 44th...

Sunday Roundup

Arianna Huffington | Posted 12.16.2008 | Living


Arianna Huffington

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.