First Lady Michelle Obama and her mother, Marian Robinson, grace the cover of Essence Magazine May 2009 cover and are featured in an interview. See the cover, photos and video. The magazine will be on newstands on April 10, 2009.

The joint interview with Michelle Obama and mom Marian Robinson is the first since the latter moved to the White House to take care of the Obamas’ children, Sasha and Malia. The magazine’s editor-in-chief, Angela Burt-Murray, conducted the interview in the White House and, in an interview with Today Show’s Matt Lauer (which you can see below) discusses the experience.

Here are a few article excerpts. Michelle Obama talks about the role of First Lady as she envisions it.

“It’s an honor and a privilege when you walk into the White House-at least I automatically felt a level of obligation. This is a big responsibility, a wonderful platform and I just want to make sure I take every advantage to serve as a role model, to provide good messages, to be a supportive mate to the President and to make sure that my girls are solid.”

“Unlike most women, I have a lot of resources: I have my mother living with me. The White House has a staff of people who are there to make my life easy. I don’t have a full-time job, although I work very hard in the role of First Lady. But I have a lot of resources. So I have been able to achieve the balance because I have the support I need.”

Michelle Obama mother, Marian Robinson reflects on her daughter’s history making role as the nation’s new First Lady.

“Well, to me, it’s overwhelming. I never doubted that she could do this. She is doing it with such grace and dignity. So I am just proud. I just hope she does what she wants to do. [Chuckles] Because the things that she wants to do are very important. They mean a lot to her.”

Image and article excerpts Essence Magazine via Hip Hop Pop Crunch

According to Nola Weinstein, the First Lady has chosen for her Essence Magazine photo cover with her mother Marian Robinson, a Talbots rose print silk dress, which can be purchased online at $169 at Talbots.com. You can see more photos here: Michelle Obama Wears Talbots on the Cover of Essence Magazine

Video and photos after the jump.

Video interview with Essence editor in chief Angela Burt-Murray regarding Michelle Obama Marian Robinson Essence Magazine May 2009

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