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WASHINGTON — Marian Robinson , mother of former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama , who provided support and stability, especially during the eight years of Barack Obama's presidency, died on Friday, the Obama and Robinson families said. She was 86.Fondly called the "first grandma," Robinson played a pivotal role in helping care for her granddaughters, Malia and Sasha Obama, during their early years at the White House.
Her father was not allowed to join a union or work for larger construction firms due to the color of his skin and hence "grew mistrustful of a world that seemed to have little place for him," the family said its statement. Yet, her daughter and son-in-law made it to the White House when Barack Obama became the first Black U.S. president.The glamour of the White House was never a great fit for Robinson, according to the family.
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