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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:00 AM

First lady got back

I'm a black woman who never thought I'd see a powerful, beautiful female with a body like mine in the White House. Then I saw Michelle Obama -- and her booty!

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  • Tuesday, November 18, 2008 08:40 AM

    Are you serious?!

    Is this a joke?! The amount of "ebonic" writing that has been splattered in the last week or two since Obama was elected is pathetic. As an African American woman who is proud of her heritage I am ashamed and annoyed at this trash disguised as journalism because it is written by a black woman. America was civil enough to elect a man who was the most qualified for the highest office in the land. His wife deserves the same respect as well! Power to the people defined by their accomplishments --to higher learning, the arts, and culture.

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