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Michelle Obama after the show in Washington D.C. social media channels paid a gorgeous tribute to the performers of ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’, referring to the night as ‘love and sisterhood’ and being proud of American Black women. The former First Lady’s public support of the classic R&B concert with Brandy, Monica, Kelly Rowland, and Mya among others has caused a huge online celebration.
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The post of the former First Lady was not only very simple but also very powerful. She referred to the singers personally, saying, ‘To Brandy, Monica, Kelly, Mya and the whole team—you all did fabulous job last night in DC.’ She labeled it as a ‘nice night of love and sisterhood’ and wrapped up with a strong, personal quote: ‘You guys make me proud to be a Black woman in America.’
This was not another sighting of renowned personalities. It was indeed a cultural moment for many, a recognition by one of the most trusted figures in the country. The concert tour that reunited Brandy and Monica after a long hiatus was already a huge music event, and having Michelle Obama there and then publicly acknowledging it took the event to a whole new level.
The response on social media was quick and very emotional. One person perfectly expressed the prevailing feeling, referring to it as ‘the flexiest flex ever’ in the comment: ‘Brandy & Monica bringing the mightiest First Lady to this momentous concert…is just WOW! Black Women are the best!!’ This comment, which sparked a little debate of agreement, shows how the incident was interpreted as a shared victory.
A user provided a different yet equally poignant comment who focused on the blessing of being recognized by Obama. ‘Being called by Michelle Obama as being part of “the crew…” reached a level of “made it,”’ they said, emphasizing the exceptional value of her words.
The singers were also very moved by this expression of admiration. So the singer Monica replied to the post saying, ‘We absolutely LOVE YOU Mrs @michelleobama ❤️ Thank You for your constant love, support and encouragement!’ She also made a personal remark saying, ‘My daughter is still smiling (Tall Girls Unite) LOL,’ referring to a similarity with the notoriously tall former First Lady.
Some other comments were made, too, that were expressing appreciation for the artists’ unity. ‘This tour is everything; it is uniting all, one user remarked. others made comments mainly with regard to the power in the pictures, one of them putting it like this: ‘Slide 1 is really strong. Legendary.’ Fashion was also brought up, with several users even praising Obama’s outfit, particularly her ‘thigh high boots.’
However, the most prominent theme was perhaps the endorsement of Black womanhood that Obama’s message soberly tiptoed around. A user stated, ‘This post makes me less ashamed of being a Black woman in America! Just stunning!’ This was like a paraphrase of the former First Lady’s own words thus creating a strong feedback circle of approval and pride.
The concert time and the subsequent post by Obama are not just concert reviews. They are cultural consent through a lens and they signify a time when music history and the everlasting legacy of elegance and advocacy met. The night was a gala to the queen side of the Black community in the entertainment industry for both the artists and Michelle Obama supporters.
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Obama’s decision to spotlight the tour not only corroborates the assumption of her being a rare bridge between popular culture and profound social acknowledgment but also imparts a valuable lesson to all about the simple yet powerful effect of being present and dispensing gratitude where it is merited. Michelle Obama has often shared insights from her time in the White House, and her recent blunt assessment about America’s readiness for a female president sparked conversation. She has also discussed the challenges of public life, including being labeled difficult. Her media engagements continue, as seen when Michelle Obama and Kenan Thompson appeared together on a podcast. In a separate legal matter, a figure connected to a past Obama campaign finance scheme was recently sentenced.
