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Michelle Obama reveals why she waited to wear her hair in braids | New Pittsburgh Courier

Photo: Getty Images Former first lady Michelle Obama has revealed why she waited until she was out of the White House to wear her hair in braids. At the first stop of her nationwide book tour, Obama said Tuesday (November 15) that she decided to keep her hair straight as the country was 'just getting … Continued

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