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    I never knew about Michelle Obama until her husband, Barack Obama was elected as the 44th, first African-American president. I chose the book Michelle Obama: A Life by Peter Slevin because I wanted know more about Michelle more than the First Lady she is. I wanted to learn more about her childhood, her family, teenage life, how she got to where she stands now and see life through her eyes. I have always wanted to learn more about Michelle, more than the fact that she is the wife of the first African-American

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    Michelle Obama is a powerful women through all the struggles that she has been through to be successful as a mother, daughter, wife, African American, and a public figure. She shows us the real key of success that most of us seem to get wrong which is hard work. This is the journey through her life being a huge influence in the world for all who aspire to be successful. Her life seems to be more than just perfect but that certainly doesn’t come without any hardships and love.       It all started

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    yet to be made.” Many people have inspired or influenced America but Michelle Obama has influenced America ever since she was younger. Michelle LaVaughn Obama was born on January 17,1964, in Chicago, IL, to Fraser C. Robinson III and Marian Shields Robinson. As a child, Michelle grew up in a household where her father was always at work, and her mother stayed home to do household duties. Attending Chicago’s public schools, Michelle Robinson studied sociology and African- American studies at Princeton

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    Michelle Obama is the 44th Lady of the United States; in fact, the first African-American to become the First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama was born on January 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised in a small bungalow near Chicago's South Side. Her father, Fraser Robinson, was a city pump operator. Her mother, Marian, raised Michelle and her older brother, Craig. They were a close family who shared meals and played games together. Michelle Obama is one of the people I admire

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    English 101 Instructor: BK Harvey 16 January 2013 Hillary Clinton Vs Michelle Obama Many people usually spend the majority their time comparing the past and present presidents against each other. They always talk about the things the presidents have accomplished leaving behind a great legacy, but they never consider the great women behind the man. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama are both very different accomplished First Ladies. Both women had different

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    someone important. According to the article, “Class of America-2012” Gregory Mantsios argues that everyone in the United States has an equal opportunity to succeed. In the case of the former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, it is true. Although Michelle Obama is an African American woman who came from a low-class status, she was able to achieve the American Dream. Growing up, she never lost focus of her dream to become someone with authority. She struggled with racial discrimination

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    First Lady Michelle Obama has always been one known for her inspiring speeches and her commitment to women’s rights. In Manchester, New Hampshire, she is seen once again standing up for women and for this country by opening the public’s eyes to disrespect Donald Trump has shown for us. Throughout the entire speech the three rhetorical appeals of pathos, ethos, and logos, are all used effectively and powerfully to get her message across. She mainly targets the audience of empowered women but she also

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    “When they go low, we go high”. This is one of Michelle Obama’s famous quotes because when Michelle Obama was growing up, white people had low expectations for colored people like Michelle Obama. To Michelle Obama this meant if people had low expectations for her she would strike higher than what people thought of her. When Michelle was growing up, racism was a big problem. Even though racism brought many colored people down, this did not change Michelle Obama’s expectations for herself. Instead, she

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    volunteer in their communities. Because I believe each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation,” stated Michelle Obama, First Lady and influential leader of the United States. As long as Michelle Obama has been living, she has taught others to be fair, thoughtful, hard-working, and an overall successful person. Michelle Obama, wife of President Barack Obama, and influential leader of the United States has a strong background full of success and hard work. She is beneficial to everyone

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    Michelle Obama is one of the most influential persons in history. She is a strong speaker and a inspiring figure. She has created many educated initiatives like girls education, arts education, and fashion education. Her representation for black women is very evident. She is one of the people who transcends race. She challenges your potential and doubts. Michelle obama is a remarkable person and without her many of the educational facilities we have today would not exist. Although she has her own

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