::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . .#blackgirlsrock By Mona Austin The White House has confirmed First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver remarks at the Black Girls Rock! Award Show produced by BET Networks.   The White House says, as a part of the First Lady’s “Reach Higher” initiative, which encourages young people to pursue and complete their education past high school, she will deliver remarks celebrating the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Girls and recognizing the value each has placed on their education.   Like the women who will be honored at the event, First Lady Obama is constantly making moves to have a positive effect on others.  All month long she has celebrated the Fifth Anniversary of  the "Let's Move campaign," which was designed to reduce childhood obesity and promote healthy eating and exercise among American families. Making sure she practices what she preaches, a video of her dancing for exercise on "Ellen" was the talk of the Internet. She appeared on...

buzzz worthy. . . The Obamas are a power couple who are just as strong working together as they are working apart.  Both President Obama and First Lady Obama have been doing powerful "legacy" work this week.  Today the president rolled out his "My Brothers Keeper" initiative aimed at getting businesses and communities to support the overall development of Black and Hispanic boys.  The First Lady,  who is celebrating 4 Year of the "Let's Move" health campaign, announced yesterday she has proposed changes to labeling of foods that will highlight calorie intake and change portion sizes in connection with the FDA.