‘Black women can’t swim because of societal expectations’: Michelle Obama’s viral claim sparks controversy
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‘Black women can’t swim because of societal expectations’: Michelle Obama’s viral claim sparks controversy
Michelle Obama's recent comment about societal hair expectations contributing to Black women avoiding swimming has gone viral. She explained that the effort to maintain straightened hair, which can be undone by water, leads some to skip water-based activities. The remark sparked widespread mockery and debate on social media.
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Michelle Obama Speeches
Full speech: Michelle Obama speaks at 2024 DNC | USA TODAY
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Michelle Obama’s full speech to the Democratic National Convention
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We could watch Michelle Obama dance forever. One of her all-time greatest dances: http://bit.ly/2iwEsfx | ELLE Magazine (US)
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First Lady Michelle Obama took her dance moves to "Ellen" on Thursday. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson also get in on the fun
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama goes after Donald Trump and his “Black jobs” comment during her speech at the Democratic National Convention. “Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those “Black jobs?” #michelleobama #obama #kamalaharris #trump #donaldtrump #politics #news #2024 | MS NOW
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Michelle Obama Fashion and Style
Michelle Obama’s Fashion Evolution: From First Lady to Today [PHOTOS]
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Nearly one decade after leaving the White House, former first lady Michelle Obama is ready to talk about the evolution of her style and the power of fashion in a new special. Watch “Michelle Obama: The Style, The Power, The Look: A Conversation With Robin Roberts” premiere tonight (Nov. 2nd) at 8/7c, on ABC Network. Stream on Disney and Hulu. #MichelleObama | ABC 20/20
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Nearly one decade after leaving the White House, former first lady Michelle Obama is ready to talk about the evolution of her style and the power of fashion in a new special. Watch “Michelle Obama: The Style, The Power, The Look: A Conversation With Robin Roberts” premiere tonight (Nov. 2nd) at 8/7c, on ABC Network. Stream on Disney and Hulu. #MichelleObama | ABC 20/20
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Michelle Obama's Best 98 Looks Ever
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We could watch Michelle Obama dance forever. One of her all-time greatest dances: http://bit.ly/2iwEsfx | ELLE Magazine (US)
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First Lady Michelle Obama took her dance moves to "Ellen" on Thursday. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson also get in on the fun
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama goes after Donald Trump and his “Black jobs” comment during her speech at the Democratic National Convention. “Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those “Black jobs?” #michelleobama #obama #kamalaharris #trump #donaldtrump #politics #news #2024 | MS NOW
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First lady Michelle Obama goes after Donald J. Trump, saying birther comments can’t be "swept under the rug." cnn.it/2dA88nk | CNN Politics
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