Michelle Obama is proof black women can become more than their wildest dreams

No Images? Click here       Welcome to your weekly dose of black news By Taryn Finley This week we're swooning over everything Michelle Obama. Our Forever First Lady released her highly anticipated memoir "Becoming" on Tuesday and we can't put it down. Michelle dishes on rekindling her and Barack's relationship post-White House, awkwardly meeting Malia's prom date and her IVF journey to conceive Sasha and Malia. If you miss Michelle as badly as I do, this book will definitely get you through the next few weeks. As Michelle Duster expertly writes, she's "proof black women can become more than their wildest dreams." Meanwhile Jada Pinkett-Smith admitted to being triggered when she sees white women with blond hair, and, honestly, same! Serena Williams was named GQ's "Woman of the Year," but the cover story garnered controversy because "woman," was surrounded by quotes. The quotes, a signature style by Virgil Agboh, raised questions about the magazine's intentions, especially considering the media's history of misgendering and mocking her.  And I know the election was last week, but I just want to take a minute to praise the black women who are about to take the government by storm. They are truly inspirational.    This week's Best Things 🎉   You need to watch The Migos on 'Carpool Karaoke' Quavo, Offset and Takeoff singing Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" has me SCREAMING. This is the best "Carpool Karaoke" I've seen in a while. OMG. READ MORE   Usain Bolt Brings Jamaica’s ‘Good Vibe’ To London With New Restaurant Sprinting legend Usain Bolt says he’s bringing “a little piece of Jamaica” to London by opening a restaurant in the city. And tbh, this news made me a little hungry and now I want a curry patty. 😋 READ MORE        .    . Need more? We've got you covered. Stan Lee Created A Universe Where Everyone Could Be Super, Not Just Straight White Men Police Suggest Security Guard Jemel Roberson Was To Blame For His Own Death Barry Jenkins, ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Cast On The Timeless Power Of This Love Story Gabrielle Union Shares Relatable Post On Loving That Newborn Baby Smell With Cute Photo Georgia Lawmaker Arrested Amid Protest To Count Every Vote In Governor Race     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Stay plugged in with the stories on black life and culture that matter. Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! Want more? Check out Black Voices.  ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe