In a C-SPAN interview for First Ladies: Influence and Image, former first lady Laura Bush, has said that first ladies don’t deserve to be paid. “There are plenty of perks, believe me. A chef, that was really great, I miss the chef.” She then went on to point out the sexist double-standard. “That’s what we’ll …
Tag: Michelle Obama
May 10
Nigerian Authorities Failed To Act On Warnings Of Boko Haram School Raid
Damning testimonies gathered by Amnesty International reveal that the Nigerian security forces failed to act on advance warnings about Boko Haram’s armed raid on the state-run boarding school in Chibok which led to the abduction of more than 240 schoolgirls on 14-15 April. After independently verifying information based on multiple interviews with credible sources, the …
May 08
Angelina Jolie And Michelle Obama Add Voices To #bringbackourgirls Campaign For Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls
Last month over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls were kidnapped and thanks to social media, the protest has been loud, with powerful names giving their support. Angelina Jolie and Michelle Obama have added their voices to the #bringbackourgirls campaign. The First Lady tweeted this photo and message of support. Our prayers are with the missing Nigerian girls …
Jun 01
First Lady Michelle Obama Gives Voice to Women
Democratic political consultant Lena Kennedy announced today that First Lady Michelle Obama is attending a fundraising luncheon at the private home of Ann and Robert Hamilton in Pasadena on Monday, June 13. The fundraiser is being organized by Southern California Women For Obama, a local grassroots initiative headed by Kennedy to help women get engaged …