She’s married to the man holding the highest position in all the land. But she’s no trophy wife; this Chicago-born-and-raised attorney holds two Ivy League degrees and is also the mother of two adorable, well-adjusted daughters. Oh, and her Double Dutch game is mean!
Curious to learn more about Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama? Well, the First Lady will appear (via satellite) on “The Jay Leno Show” tonight and the late-night host will ask Lady O ten riveting questions. So, we turned to real men and women on the streets of New York City to find out what Black America wants to know about Mrs. Obama. Keep clicking for the results…
Reported by: Jenisha Watts and Kathleen Fiefe
Name: Holly Carter
Age: 30-something
Profession: Beauty Editor
Question for the First Lady:
“Did you ever foresee yourself as being the First Lady? What are the best and worst parts of being married to the President?”
Name: Michael Henry
Age: 38
Profession: Attorney
Question for the First Lady:
“How does she feel about her husband winning the Nobel Piece prize?”
Names: Shamika and Shimille Marius (twins)
Ages: 26
Professions: Safety and Security Concierge and Nursing Home Attendant, respectively
Question for the First Lady:
“We like your style, how do you keep herself together so well?”
Name: Jermaine Mclaughlin
Age: 34
Profession: Contract Administrator
Question for the First Lady:
“Nine months in, how are your kids adjusting to life in the spotlight and is it difficult to keep them grounded? Did you face any challenges having to uproot your family from Chicago to D.C.?”
Name: Sheryl Jones
Age: 43
Profession: Jewelry Designer
Question for the First Lady:
“What is the biggest cause you hope to be remembered for after your husband leaves office?”
Name: Andrew Glaze
Age: 31
Profession: Hedge Fund Manager
Question for the First Lady:
“I’m Jamaican. What are we going to do to increase advocacy for Jamaican rights to increase the relationships between the United States and the Caribbean?”
Name: Renee Rich
Age: 47
Profession: Assistant Director for a Public Health Education Agency
Question for the First Lady:
“I consider you one of us; somebody that we can just talk to. How do you feel about being in the limelight along with the President? How does that make you feel…not being second to him but on the same level?”
Name: William Jones
Age: 53
Profession: Disabled Veteran
Question for the First Lady:
“What do you do spiritually to stay on top of your game? And, how do you feel about the assaults against your husband and what do you do to keep from internalizing that? Lastly, how does it feel to have your mother so close to you in your marriage? She [Mrs. Marian Robinson] seems like a really nice lady but there’s always some challenges with in-laws.”
Name: Shanelle Rein-Olowokere
Age: 37
Profession: Fashion Writer
Question for the First Lady:
“Do you consider yourself a style icon?”
Name: Ella Smith
Age: 41
Profession: Event Planner
Question for the First Lady:
“How do you handle the pressure of managing a family, being First Lady, being a lawyer, being a woman and just keeping it all together…how do you prioritize?
Name: Bagna Braestrap
Age: 23
Profession: Financial Analyst
Question for the First Lady:
“Do you miss the career you had before becoming First Lady?”
What would you ask Mrs. Obama if given the chance? Leave us a comment with your question(s) below.
