President Obama Opens Up On Black Women And Body Image

Published on Mar 14, 2016

In a spectacular conversation moderated by Essence, President Obama and American Ballet Theatre’s principal dancer Misty Copeland sat down and discussed their experiences as black Americans who have made it to the top of their respective fields. They covered topics including affirmative action and Black Lives Matter—but they also discussed an issue that, while crucial, doesn’t get enough mainstream media attention: black women and body image. Obama went on to highlight the unique challenges black women face, adding, “that pressure, I think, has historically always been harder on African American women than just about any other women”—something he has been conscious of as a father of daughters. the president said. “And so Michelle and I are always guarding against that. And the fact that they’ve got a tall, gorgeous mom who has some curves, and that their father appreciates, I think is helpful.” by Isha Aran http://fusion.net/story/280148/obama-... http://www.wochit.com This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com