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Michelle Obama Wows And Delivers Moving Speech At 2015 ‘Black Girls Rock’ Event, Huge Controversy Follows

Garrett Montgomery

Michelle Obama wows in an elegant dress by designer Zac Posen at the annual “Black Girls Rock” awards show on BET and gets praised for her sense of style. Obama also delivered an inspirational and fiery speech, but the First Lady was blasted on social media for attending an event called “Black Girls Rock.” Happy to see Mrs. Obama in one of his pieces, Posen took to Instagram to thank her.

Michelle Obama Zac Posen

Michelle Obama wows fashion critics at the BET “Black Girls Rock” event. The organization helps and empowers young black girls. Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama appeared at the taping of the annual “Black Girls Rock” show in a white Zac Posen off-shoulder dress.

Mrs. Obama looked very classy in the white creation, which she accessorized with silver drop earrings and metallic heels by Jimmy Choo. Michelle Obama kept her makeup light, neutral color, pink lipstick and opted for a straight and chic hairstyle.

Zac Posen’s designs are loved by big names like Natalie Portman, Rihanna, Amanda Seyfried, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Mischa Barton and Beyoncé Knowles, but when he spotted Michelle Obama, he took to Instagram to thank her. Posen wrote:

“Such a thrill and honor to wake up to the #FirstLady #MichelleObama #FLOTUS wearing #ZacPosen.”

Michelle Obama has worn several suits and gowns by Zac Posen in the past, but this take things to another level, she is also obsessed with his bag collection. Additionally, Michelle Obama wowed the audience with her inspirational speech. Mrs. Obama, who is pushing her “Let Girls Learn” campaign, said:

“No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.I am so proud of you. My husband, your president, is so proud of you. We have so much hope and dreams for you.”

Obama went on to add:

“That’s why I am able to stand here tonight.I want every one of our black girls do to the same, and our black boys.”

Catch Michelle Obama’s full speech at the “Black Girls Rock” event on April 5 at 7 p.m. ET on BET. Elle Magazine had the headlines “Michelle Obama wows in Zac Posen” and “Michelle Obama epitomized elegance and poise” on social media.

While Michelle Obama’s dress was a hit in most places, her decision to take part in an event called “Black Girls Rock,” sparked a heated conversation on Twitter and Facebook. Obama was slammed and called few choice words, which prompted Africa American bloggers to respond. Bougieblackgirl.com shared a post where she explained that in the last 400 years, black girls were told they don’t rock among other things, which is why it was important to have Obama at the event. She wrote:

“Imagine how it feels being told every single day that because of the amount of melanin your skin, the world instantly assumes you are hood, ghetto, uneducated, immoral, lazy, a leech on government and violent. Imagine knowing that these ideas are lies and regardless of who are and what you do, you can’t change that lie because you don’t control the image.
Imagine being told that your God-given tresses are ugly, unprofessional, unmanageable and bad hair.Imagine having to spend thousands each year on chemicals to straighten your hair, without knowing the health risks of burning and scarring our scalps just to be accepted.”

What are your thoughts on Obama’s dress? Was her appearance at the “Black Girls Rock” event necessary?

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