"Real, open, true, and inspiring to everybody", that's how Keysha McIntyre described the Michelle Obama "Becoming" book tour event in Atlanta Saturday night. McIntyre was surely dressed for the occasion. She work a black t-shirt with white and red rhinestones that spelled "Michelle Forever My Flotus". She also carried a purse with the former first lady in numerous photos on the outside. McIntyre said she couldn't miss the opportunity to see the first black First Lady, saying, "she's so phenomenal."
It was Mrs. Obama's world tour, actually the second to last stop of the first leg of the tour, at State Farm Arena. She talked with interviewer Gayle King about her challenges and her triumphs.
Regina Connor of Atlanta called it "surreal". Connor said she was so excited because her daughter and godmother were able to attend for Mother's Day.
Tanya Farr traveled 4 and a half hours from Charlotte N.C. to bring her mother to the Obama event. She called it "phenomenal", adding, "I'm so, so proud of her", referring to Mrs. Obama, "Gayle's amazing, both are funny and personable."
Naomi Black said, "this night is something that I've been looking forward to for months. Michelle empowering us as females to do what we want to do to find our voice, to have that empowering spirit to do whatever."
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