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American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama

Rachel L. Swarns talks about tracing the first lady’s forbears back to the 18th century, the tantalizing hints of Jewish and Native American links in her family line and about using DNA testing to identify her ancestors.

Swarns, who covered Mrs. Obama’s first year in the White House, also discusses the 2012 election and how the first lady is one of the president’s most popular surrogates on the campaign trail.











When: Tue., Oct. 2, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Where: 92nd Street Y - Tribeca
200 Hudson St.

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Rachel L. Swarns talks about tracing the first lady’s forbears back to the 18th century, the tantalizing hints of Jewish and Native American links in her family line and about using DNA testing to identify her ancestors.

Swarns, who covered Mrs. Obama’s first year in the White House, also discusses the 2012 election and how the first lady is one of the president’s most popular surrogates on the campaign trail.

Buy tickets/get more info now