First Lady Michelle Obama & Mom Cover ESSENCE

I am one who glad to see the President and First Lady are ones not to hide in the White House! Some people are complaining simply because they do not like the Obama’s.... Get over it; you are going to be seeing much more of this new age government marketing over the next 7 3/4 years....lol!

Posted at 3:08PM on April 8th 2009 by Davis, Southlake TX

They gave a great hairstyle and makeup to Mrs. Robinson. All who are protesting go have a makeover!!! Do YOU look dated???

Posted at 2:54PM on April 8th 2009 by Mom

This will be a great issue. I tend to view publications online, but I 'll make an exception and purchase this issue for posterity's sake. I don't ever recall in my lifetime a First Lady sharing space (privately or publicly ) with ther elders. Jackie Kennedy sure didn't do it.

Posted at 10:52AM on April 8th 2009 by Wanda Shaw

What is going on with our nation, never in my life at my age have i seen any president, his wife his mother inlaw do all these interviews. We the Amercian people are paying them out of our tax dollars to do a job, and to me paying for fuel to be on Jay Leno, paying our administration to do all these interviews on our tax dollars during his hours they should be thinking about the mess our economy is in, I am sad to have voted for this. I am sad at the Pride i see, not the words he said on rick Warren to remain humble, cover of magazines, jay leno is not humble. Tell me, any mother would be proud of a son or son in law who achieves a goal. why did you not interview any other first lady, or mother in law.

Posted at 10:17AM on April 8th 2009 by sa

I love the cover. They look so beautiful. It's wonderful.

Posted at 9:10AM on April 8th 2009 by Erica Robinson

Why do some people always focus on the negative? The picture is beautiful airbrushed or not. A lot of women of color appear lighter in photos, the big deal????? It's not one. And as far as Michelle's fashion sense, she nails it. And even if she does not meet everyone's expectations, she's still a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. It's funny how superstars and singers can get so much press on their outfits, which are revealing their bodies most times, but when our first lady wears something "not so fashionable" she gets ripped for it. Let's not make this about something as simple as clothes and make up. She gets enough of that from "other" critics.

Posted at 8:55AM on April 8th 2009 by nickie

When will this issue hit the newstands ??? I will be a must have !! Thanks

Posted at 7:52AM on April 8th 2009 by Bonnie Edwards

Thank you for such a wonderful article on First Lady Mrs. Obama and her mother Mrs. Robinson. As I read it I thanked God for my daughters and my wonderful mother and the beautiful relationship we share with each other. Job well done!

Posted at 10:33PM on April 7th 2009 by Bernice

Hi! i'm in ivoiry coast and i would like to read this magazine, unfortunately i can read it because it's not sell in my country

Posted at 9:01PM on April 7th 2009 by benedicte

oh, what a wonderful article. The relationship between two strong black women who just happen to be mother and daughter is phenomenal. I am so glad to see this relationship brought to life in such a positive way...not like the ones shown on Jerry Springer and other out-rageous shows. My daughter and I have the same special relationship as Mrs Robinson and her daughter, Michelle. When I bacame widowed, my daughter insisted I come live with she and her family. Not because she thought I could not take care of myself, but simply because I was alone and she wanted to make my life easier. We have a great living arrangement and I provide guidance, wisdom and sometimes old fashioned discipline to my young grand-daughter there, along with assistance to the house-hold when it is needed. We all have our roles in the family and are respectful of each others boundaries. We are truly blessed to like each other as well as love each other.

Posted at 7:57PM on April 7th 2009 by Martha Cooper-Cheers