First Lady Michelle Obama graces the cover of Essence Magazine looking AMAZING and fashionably flawless in the October 2011 “Power” issue! In the article, she will talk about the “big, bright light” of her power as First Lady! She will also share with readers about her recent trip to Africa with her two daughters and mother. The Power issue highlights the world’s most influential African-American women including: Iyanla Vanzant, Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey, Jada Pinkett Smith, Valerie Jarrett, and others.
In addition to being spotlighted in Essence, Mrs. Obama is also named on the Forbes list of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women!
She tells Essence:
My story to young people around this country and around the world is, don’t look at me as the First Lady first; look at me as Michelle Obama, a girl who grew up on the South Side of Chicago. Because I was there, and this is attainable. There is no magic to this. It is hard work…
The issue hits newsstands on September 12th! “Embrace Your Power” and make sure you get a copy!
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