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Obama Ends Iraq War But Battle Still Rages At Home

Commander-In-Chief gets hit with political bombs from GOP over decision while he fights for opportunities for vets

President Obama ended the Iraq War but the troubled economy and unemployment rate leaves veterans…

By Derek T. Dingle

Posted: December 15, 2011 Tags: 9/11, Afghanistan, American Jobs Act, Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Iran, Iraq war, John McCain, Leon E. Panetta, Michelle Obama, Mitt Romney, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Osama bin Laden, President Bush, President Obama, Ron Paul, Sadam Hussein, unemployment, veterans

Michelle Obama's style influence has been undeniable, with women around the world taking notice. Beauty and fashion expert Mikki Taylor is one of those women, inspired by the First Lady's eloquence and contemporary fashion flair to write Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady (Atria Books; $26.99). Here are five winter apparel essentials for every working woman's closet, so you can channel the First Lady's style savvy and make it your own. ---Janell Hazelwood

Commander-in-Chic: Mikki Taylor’s 5 Winter Apparel Essentials for the Office

'Bankable' winter style picks inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama

Beauty expert Mikki Taylor gives five winter fashion staples for the office inspired by the…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: December 6, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, fashion, fashion industry, fashon staples, Michelle Obama, Mikki Taylor, office attire, office fashion, Style, winter fashion

Preview B.E. Business Report: Supermodel-Turned-CEO Iman

Also: Obama Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner, online lending and the Harlem Vintage Wine Store

Supermodel-turned-businesswoman Iman, founder and CEO of Iman Cosmetics, is the featured Power Player on this…

By Black Enterprise

Posted: December 1, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, beauty industry, BLACK ENTERPRISE Business Report, Boutique Larrieux, cosmetics industry, Eric Woods, fashion models, Harlem Vintage Wine Store, Iman, Iman Cosmetics, Isaac Mizrahi, Jai Jai Greenfield, Lydia Hamiton-Monnie, models, online lending, supermodels, Timothy Geithner

In the News: NASCAR Fans Boo Michelle Obama; Mariners Greg Halman Found Dead and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: November 21, 2011 Tags: Andrew Barry, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, black church, Foreclosure, Greg Halman, In the News, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Joining Forces, Michelle Obama, Microsoft, NASCAR, Richmond McCoy, Seattle Mariners

In the News: Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty in Michael Jackson Death; Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Surfaces and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: November 7, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, campaign strategies, Census Bureau, downturn, Dr. Conrad Murray, economy, George W. Bush, Herman Cain, In the News, John Kerry, Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, U.S. Census Bureau, young men

Outspoken Opponent: 7 Outrageous Statements from Herman Cain

Interesting quips from a Republican presidential hopeful

Seven most outrageous statements by Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 1, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic Party, economy, Herman Cain, Politics, presidential election, racism, Republican Party, Tea Party, White House

Preview B.E. Business Report: Can President Obama Get You A Job?

A special edition focused on jobs, on location in Washington, D.C. with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns

On this special edition of the Black Enterprise Business Report, hosted by Caroline V. Clarke,…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: October 27, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, Bobtek Electrical Corporation, Deputy SbA Administrator Marie Johns, employment, Hilda Solis, job creation, jobs, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Marie C. Johns, Marie Johns, Mark Bobb, Orlando Ashford, unemployment

In the News: Michelle Obama’s First Book Titled ‘American Grown’; NPR’s Michele Norris Steps Down as Host and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

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By Janel Martinez

Posted: October 24, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, Blogalicious, book publishing, Broderick Johnson, Clinton, Crown Publishing Group, Damon Young, healthy diet, healthy living, Johnica Reed, Lamar Tyler, Let's Move campaign, Michelle Norris, Michelle Obama, NPR, Ronnie Tyler, Sen. John Kerry, White House

Earlier this week, a select group of online reporters were given the opportunity to sit down with First Lady Michelle Obama in the Old Family Dining Room in the East Wing of White House. Among those in attendance was iVillage’s Kelly Wallace, who spoke with Mrs. Obama about a wide range of topics, including her Let’s Move campaign against childhood obesity and creating a normal environment for her daughters Malia, 13, and Sasha, 10, despite residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. BlackEnterprise.com pulled a few parenting nuggets of wisdom from Michelle on keeping your kids grounded. —Anslem Samuel

Michelle Obama’s 6 Rules of Parenting

In addition to being the First Lady Michelle Obama is still a mother that knows best

A First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has a duty to uphold as…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: October 21, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, iVillage, Kardashians, Malia Obama, Michelle Obama, reality TV, Sasha Obama, White House

High Appointment: Ritz Carlton Manager is First Female Chief Usher at White House

Hospitality industry professional brings 25 years of experience to post

Angella Reid is the first black woman to be the chief usher at the White…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: October 7, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, career advancement, chief usher, president barack obama, White House