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Uncrowned Queens Compiles Book for Michelle Obama

By Eileen Buckley

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wbfo/local-wbfo-800841.mp3

Buffalo, NY – Messages of encouragement, support and love are being compiled into a book for Michelle Obama. The Uncrowned Queens, based at the University at Buffalo, has received well wishes from across the globe for the soon to be First Lady.

Michelle Obama is about to become the first African American First Lady. Dr. Barbara Nevergold and Dr. Peggy Brooks-Bertram are co-founders of the Uncrowned Queens. They are in the process of editing and compiling a book called "Go Tell Michelle: African American Women's Letters to the New First Lady." The new book will be delivered to Michelle Obama for the January 20th inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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