Two items that made the news a bit worthwhile over the weekend. Malia Obama, 17, will be going to Harvard according to a statement from the Office of the First Lady, following in the footsteps of her parents. The press release also states that, "Malia will take a gap year before beginning school." The Obamas are both Harvard law school graduates; the first lady in 1988, the president in 1991. Read : Harvard and slavery . America has watched the Obama girls, Malia Ann and her sister Natasha (Sasha), grow up in the White House since they were the wee ages of 9 and 6, and look at them now. The Obama girls, whenever they're asked, 'So, where did you grow up, can say 'I grew up in the White House.' Both young ladies made Makers.com's 31 Most Influential Women under 30 back in March. The girls have been scrutinized by more than a few mean people since they graced the White House with their presence; however, despite what these mean people say th...
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