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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Michelle Obama told people to avoid or boycott white-owned clothing brands.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Snopes found the claim to be false. Michelle Obama did not urge people to avoid or boycott white-owned brands. She said she tries to be intentional about supporting designers of color when possible and encouraged consumers to be mindful of where they spend money. Her remarks were misrepresented online.
Date: 01/26/2026
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Last Updated on January 26, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check