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Barack and Michelle Obama's Love Story
First Impressions
In the summer of 1989, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson heard the stories of a sharp intern named Barack Obama who’d just finished his first year at Harvard law.
“I thought, this is probably just a Black man who can talk straight. That’s why they’re excited about him,” Michelle said to supporters in a speech. Then he took her to church basements and she saw him in action. “He was able to articulate a vision that resonated with people, that was real. And right then and there, I decided this guy was special. The authenticity you see is real, and that’s why I fell in love with him.”
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Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to our beautiful "FIRST LADY", Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday Michelle Obama. GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY.
Posted at 1:45AM on January 18th 2009 by Wanda J. Gerald
Happy Birthday!!! GOD Bless you and your family.
Posted at 1:19AM on January 17th 2009 by Russ-Young