It's a Family Affair For the Obama's in Their Hometown of Chicago...

President Barack Obama, took a walk in the neighborhood of his Chicago home with family members on Saturday, May 29, 2010. With the President are his brother-in-law Craig Robinson with his wife Kelly Robinson, and daughter Leslie Robinson, first lady Michelle Obama, and her mother Mirian Robinson, and the president's daughter Malia and Sasha (not shown above). The First Family left their residence in the Hyde Park neighborhood shortly after 4 p.m. They headed to dinner a few blocks away at the house of Chicago businessman Marty Nesbitt.



Malia walks Bo.


It's Bo's first trip to Chicago!
[photos via AP Photo and HuffPo]

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The Obama's Head Home to Chicago for Memorial Day 2010.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their daughter Sasha make their way to board Marine One May 27, 2010 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama and his family were heading to Chicago to spend the Memorial Day weekend.



President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha and mother-in-law Marian Robinson walk across the South Lawn of the White House in Washington as they travel to Chicago for the Memorial Day Weekend.



President Barack Obama, waits for his youngest daughter Sasha to catch up as he walks with Malia to Marine One.

[photos via Getty Images and AP Photo]

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Michelle O. Mentors Students in Detroit with Some Help From a Few Friends...

 Eric Holder (left), Michelle Obama and Magic Johnson. AP photo composite by POLITICO



via WaPo: First lady Michelle Obama brought her passion for mentoring to this beleaguered blue-collar city, urging a crowd of some 5,000 high school students -- and an equal number of grown-ups -- to "fight for every inch of your future."


[photos via Reuters]

She preached a no-nonsense, motivational message to young people, urging them to take responsibility for their own lives as well as the welfare of their community. But from the start of her speech, which lasted about 15 minutes, Obama made it clear that she was not only speaking to students, but to every resident of this city -- a place that is often held up as an example of all that has gone wrong with industrial economies, modern families and government itself.

"The last thing any of you need is someone to come here and tick off statistics, to tell you what you already know is going on in your own lives," Obama said to a cheering crowd that was sweating -- and occasionally wilting -- under the bright Wednesday morning sun. "I'm here because I know something that I want everyone in America to know -- and that there is a brighter, better future ahead for Detroit."

"Despite what some may think they know about this city, what I know is there is plenty of hope here." Continue reading this article over at the Washington Post.

Some of the other mentors joining first lady Michelle O:

• Attorney General Eric Holder
• Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
• Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman of Michigan
• Dave Bing, Mayor of Detroit
• Yvette Bing, wife of Mayor of Detroit
• Cathie Black, CEO of Hearst Magazines
• Robin Givhan, The Washington Post
• Susan Taylor, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Essence Magazine and Founder, National CARES Mentoring Movement
• Kimberly Locke, Singer
• Spike Lee, Actor and Director
• Magic Johnson, Basketball Player
• Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick
• Congressman John Conyers
• Mrs. Barbara Levin, Member of Congressional Spouses Club
• Mrs. Deborah Dingell, Member of Congressional Spouses Club
• Joe Clancy, Special Agent in Charge, Presidential Protective Division, United States Secret Service
• Denise Ilitch, Owner of Detroit Redwings and Michigan Board of Regents
• Lloyd Carr, former football coach for University of Michigan
• David Segura, CEO of VisionIT Inc.

Michelle O. Kicks Off the Summer Series of "Let's Move" at the White House

First Lady Michelle Obama (wearing a blouse from Talbots) kicked off the South Lawn Series by exercising with local school children at the White House to promote physical activity and engage children from the DC community in support of her Let's Move campaign on May 25, 2010 in Washington.



The first lady Michelle Obama ran while working out with local students on the South Lawn of the White House on May 25, 2010 in Washington, DC. The first lady kicked of a series of South Lawn summer fitness activities for kids.



First Lady Michelle Obama played with kids on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, during an event to kick-off the South Lawn Series. The South Lawn Series will promote summer activities happening at the White House to promote physical activity and engage children from the DC community in support of Let's Move!


[photos via Getty Images and AP Photo]

Converse Japan – January 2010

In the next few weeks, Converse Japan will be releasing their following January 2010 collection to shops. They’re using a wide variety of materials and colors that tie to the Chuck All-Star silhouette. One great piece is the metallic python skin, which can be viewed after the jump. This is merely a small sample of their collection, you can be much more on the Highsnobiety link.

Converse x Huf Skidgrip Mid Available

After the recent Converse x Ian Ginoza Jack Purcell Red Ox from the 1HUND(Red) Collection, Converse has now worked with Huf on the Skidgrip Mid. The sneaker comes in black canvas and features an all-over “H” pattern. The Huf logo is also featured on the mid-sole and on the laces. The tongue features a special Converse by Huf tag. The sneaker is now available at Sneakersnstuff.

Detailed images of the Converse x Huf Skidgrip Mid follow after the jump.

Converse Music Collection Spring 2010

Converse Music Collection for Spring 2010 brings us Blondie and The Clash. The Music Collection are “sneakers inspired by iconic bands who defined what it means to rock.”

The Blondie styles are made for women. I’m a fan of The Clash so I was super excited about their offerings. The white leather London Calling chucks are amazing. I ended up getting the red skull and bones Hi Tops thanks to the kind folks at Converse. I can’t wait till the weather is nicer so I can wear them. I seem to be amazing a little Chuck Taylor collection at home, this pair will be number four. The others were purchased by myself and not gifts, I love my Chuck Taylors.

sak for Converse 2010 Spring Collection

Truly works of art, these crafted masterpieces are produced in collaboration as a part of the Converse First String program, the brand's most premium tier and only 64 pairs in each style will be available worldwide.

John Varvatos for Converse – Spring 2010

Since 2006, designer John Varvatos has been lending his creative touch to an ongoing collaboration with Converse and it appears that the partnership is still going strong. Varvatos has some more luxurious takes on classic Converse models in store for the spring of 2010 and thanks to this sneak peek of a few of the new offerings, we can get an idea of what to expect. This time around, it looks like the Chuck Taylor has been classed up with Low and High versions of the shoe with both black and brown woven leather uppers and classic white midsoles. Surely, there is much more to come from this collection, so stay tuned for more as we get closer to release time.

Converse 2010 Spring First String Preview

Offering one of their more impressive showcases to date, Converse preview a selection of new models for their upper tier program, First String.
The lineup consists of three models, including a low profile sneaker, seamless 3M runner silhouette, and the return of their leather jacket motif worked up in a navy and all-white rendition. All look to release in the Spring 2010 season at First String Converse retail accounts.

Converse 2010 Spring First String Preview

Offering one of their more impressive showcases to date, Converse preview a selection of new models for their upper tier program, First String. The lineup consists of three models, including a low profile sneaker, seamless 3M runner silhouette, and the return of their leather jacket motif worked up in a navy and all-white rendition. All are set to release in Spring 2010 season at First String Converse retail accounts.