Michelle Obama, Who Are You Going to Be?

Michelle Obama

Who Are You Going to Be?

Michelle Obama is the First Lady of the United States and the mother of Malia and Sasha Obama. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, she has worked in law, education, and nonprofit organizations. During her tenure as an associate dean of student services at the University of Chicago and a Vice President of University of Chicago Medical Center, she focused on increasing community service and volunteerism efforts. As first lady, Mrs. Obama has launched programs to support military families and servicemen and women, and to encourage healthy eating and exercise among children. She gave this speech at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s 2012 commencement.

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Source: http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306110-1

Starting a Conversation: Respond to “Who Are You Going to Be?”

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