Michelle Obama Claims Black Women Have to Straighten Their Hair to ‘Follow White People’s Standards’

Michelle Obama has claimed that Black women have to straighten their locks to ‘follow white people’s beauty standards’ during a furious on-air rant.

The former First Lady, 61, spoke about the topic during a live sit-down with Tracee Ellis Ross to discuss her new book, The Look, earlier this week week.

Michelle’s new tome, which came out November 4, documented her style evolution during her time in the White House.

During her chat with Tracee, she claimed that Black women are ‘trapped’ by the pressures to keep their hair straight and ‘can’t swim’ or ‘go to the gym’ because of it.

‘Let me explain something to white people. Our hair comes out of our head naturally in a curly pattern,’ an exasperated Michelle began.

‘When we straighten it to follow your beauty standards, we are trapped by the straightness.

‘That’s why so many of us can’t swim, and we run away from the water. People won’t go to the gym because [they’re] trying to keep [their] hair straight for y’all! It’s exhausting, expensive and takes up so much time.’

Michelle concluded the heated conversation by telling people to ‘get out of their hair.’

‘Don’t tell me how to wear my hair, don’t wonder about it, don’t touch it. Just don’t,’ she stated.

A video of the moment has been shared all over X and TikTok, and her comments did not go over well with some people.

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