Marian Robinson

(Getty Images | Inset from Essence ) Michelle Obama has been on her share of magazine covers lately, and the kids are off limits, so what's Essence magazine to do drum up publicity for its latest issue? That's right. It's Grandmomma Obama sharing the cover with Michelle. Marian (far right) and the rest of the Obama family leaving for Chicago. (Getty Images) Michelle and her mother, Marian Robinson , appear on the May cover of Essence and it appears (based on the teasers posted on essence.com ) that the two had a long conversation about family with editor in chief Angela Burt-Murray. Marian Robinson ... Read Full Story

BEAUTIFUL BLACK First Lady Michelle Obama and her mother Marian Robinson grace the May 2009 issue of Essence Magazine .  Inside the magazine, the mother/daughter duo speak candidly about their relationship and new lives in the White House.  Here's an excerpt from the interview courtesy of Essence.com : Mrs. Michelle Obama on what being First Lady means to her:  "It's an honor and a privilege when you walk into the White House-at least I automatically felt a level of obligation. This is a big responsibility, a wonderful platform and I just want to make sure I take every advantage to serve as a role ... Read Full Story

By Casey Gane-McCalla Michelle Obama and her mother, Marian Robinson are featured in the most recent issue of Essence. Here are some exerpts from the issue Michelle Obama on health and relationships We have to talk about flex hours and exercise and nutrition and health and what that means. And we have to talk about values, and about our relationships with men. All of those are part of the conversation that I think we need to have, not just in this country but around the world. Michelle Obama on black women and video vixens The women in videos and the stereotypes are just not ... Read Full Story

First mother Marian Robinson  Marian Robinson did not feel comfortable moving into the White House at first . She had never lived outside of Chicago . But after five months in the executive mansion Mrs Robinson is having the time of her life an... Read Full Story

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