Michelle Obama Watch was founded by Gina McCauley and is staffed by a group of dedicated volunteer bloggers. Since the election of President Obama the mission of Michelle Obama Watch has not changed much. We are still committed to commenting on news about First Lady Michelle Obama, Mrs Robinson, and the weeMichelles. Michelle Obama Watch is a repository of all things Michelle Obama. If it has anything to do with the First Lady, you can read about on Michelle Obama Watch.
HOW IT ALL STARTED – THE ORIGINS OF MICHELLE OBAMA WATCH
From WAOD, June 4 2008
This whole infamous tape stuff is just a sliver of what Michelle Obama is going to face in the media. So because I predict getting a flurry of emails from now until November, I am going to be proactive and start a separate Michelle Obama blog to track every article, blog post, YouTube clip that pops up and provide you an opportunity to respond. Because if the past is any indicator, the campaign has no problem with her being turned into a verbal punching bag, I DO! IF you want to volunteer and want to post updates on the blog, send an email to the gmail account in the right sidebar. Its going to be a LONG hot SUMMER!
Whether you support her husband or not. Let’s be clear, any and every Black woman that walks in her footsteps can expect the same treatment so we might as well pull a Gandolf, draw a line in the stand and yell “THOU SHALL NOT PASS!”
The above post was written by Gina McCauley on her blog WhatAboutOurDaughters.com.With a dedicated group of volunteer bloggers Gina set out to “draw a line in the sand” between negative media portrayals and Michelle Obama. As stated before our mission has not changed much, because questionable media coverage of the First Lady continues to exist. However, because Michelle Obama is one of the most highly profiled First Ladies in US history, this blog also serves as an archive in cyberspace. Not only should we be committed to defending the First Lady, weeMichelles, and Mrs Robinson when they are attacked in the media, but we must also shine a bright light on positive portrayals of them. When they “Google their names” 8 years from now, they should find a place dedicated to uplifting positive images of the women and girls in our First Family.
MICHELLE OBAMA WATCH IN THE PRESS
Black America Web: “American Woman: Michelle Obama Finds Her Groove” January 21, 2010
The Washington Post: “First lady Michelle Obama has lacked focus in her advocacy in her first year” December 31, 2009
Time Magazine: “Why Michelle Obama’s Hair Matters“ September 7, 2009
UK Guardian: “Michelle Obama, fashion mistress“ February 17, 2009
Chicago Tribune: “Web sites offer all things Michelle Obama” January 5, 2009
“Will Michelle Obama unite nation’s feminists?” July 6, 2008
Salon.com: “Thunder, Lightning, the way you hug me is frightening” April 3, 2009
”Michelle Obama, bit by bit“ February 19, 2009
“Should Michelle Obama’s booty be off-limits?” November 19, 2008
”American princesses” November 7, 2008
”Everybody loves Michelle“ November 6, 2008
The Irish Times: “Standing up for Michelle Obama“ August 8, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle: “New Yorker editor defends Obama cover“ July 5, 2008
Los Angeles Times: Obama: “Lay off my wife” all over again” July 17, 2008
AC 360° Blog: “New Yorker cover – Satire or smear?” July 14, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: “News Outlets Face Increasing Scrutiny in Campaign“ June 13, 2008
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