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Michelle Obama has encouraged us to use our voices to make a difference, give back and follow our passions.
in honor of her new book“The Light We Carry” – the sequel to her best-selling memoir,Become– We look back at some of the eternal First Lady’s most inspiring quotes and moments.
01
its style and elegance
In addition to her many accomplishments, Michelle Obama cemented her legacy as a fashion icon. she is always innovative.

02
Advocacy for Girls’ Education
She and Barack started the ‘Let Girls Learn’ initiative in 2015. The goal is to encourage girls to continue their education and to ask governments to invest more in their education. “A country that stifles the potential of women and deprives them of half the contribution of their citizens cannot truly prosper,” she said.

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03
black girl magic
“Never forget how powerful you are.” This is one of the many influential messages Mrs. Obama passed on to attendees at the Black Girls Reed Conference. An annual event hosted by Black Girls Rock that aims to empower black girls between the ages of 13 and her 18 to be leaders.

04
invite you to vote
In 2018, President Obama launched “When We All Vote,” a national, nonpartisan initiative with a mission to change voting culture and increase participation in all elections by bridging the racial and age gaps. I was. Her co-chairs include Stephen Curry, HER, Janelle Mona, Shonda Rhimes and Kerry Washington.

05
Rock those natural curls
Every time she sees FLOTUS rock her natural curls, she’s on target!

06
When they get low….
Obama’s 2016 speech at the Democratic National Convention will be remembered as one of her best speeches. “When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t give in to their level. No, our motto is…” she began.

07
Help America’s Veterans
Mrs. Obama launched Joining Forces with Dr. Jill Biden in 2011 to provide support and resources to veterans and their families. This initiative includes health, education and employment opportunities.

08
Enjoy TV for Good Reasons
Over the years, our eternal FLOTUS has made numerous late-night talk show appearances to promote her influential initiatives and subvert a move or two.

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09
Let’s Move Campaign
In an effort dedicated to fighting childhood obesity within a generation, Obama launched the Let’s Move Campaign in 2010. we love to see it!

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Ten
It teaches you how to eat healthy…literally
To promote healthier eating for all Americans, Michelle got her hands dirty and teamed up with Washington, D.C. schoolchildren to plant the White House Gardens on the South Lawn. Oh, I can’t forget when she showed up with turnips in an spoof of DJ Snake and Lil John’s “Turn Down for What.” She always finds fun ways to promote healthy eating.

11
tackle a tough life experience
At his 2015 Tuskegee Commencement, Obama spoke candidly about race. She described examples from her life where she had to deal with discrimination. “But I, who would become the first African-American first lady, also became the focus of another set of questions and speculations. The conversations were sometimes rooted in the fears and misunderstandings of others.” Are you too loud, too angry, too neutered?” she said. Obama told her alumni: Never, especially for people like you and me. ”

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12
Rebuttal to Trump’s slanderous remarks
At Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s rally on October 13, 2016, Obama responded strongly and emotionally to Donald Trump’s comments from 2005. U.S. presidential candidate says he’s bragged about sexually assaulting women,” she said at the University of Southern New Hampshire in Manchester. “I can’t stop thinking about this. It touched my heart in a way,” Obama said. “This is not something we can ignore,” she urged. “This wasn’t just a lewd conversation that could be swept under the rug as another disturbing footnote to her in the sad election season.” It’s nothing.”

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Examples of Confidence and Fortitude
“Whether you come from a mansion or a country mansion, your success depends on your own confidence and fortitude.”

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advocate for women’s equality
“I am an example of what is possible when a girl is loved and nurtured by those around her from the very beginning. I was surrounded by women.”

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role model for all ages
Michelle took time to meet and dance with Parker Curry, a young black girl who was mesmerized by seeing the first lady’s portrait at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018.

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