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@MichelleObama
Feb 1, 2018 • 4 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
One of my greatest joys as First Lady was getting to meet so many incredible young people from across the country. I’ve always been in awe of students working hard to overcome obstacles to get a higher education & build a better life for themselves. #ReachHigher Image
There’s Zaniya, who won our #BetterMakeRoom essay contest and got to be on the cover of @seventeen with me in 2016. Now, she’s a sophomore at George Washington University and started her own campaign to empower young women. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 bit.ly/2DVQMB4 Image
There's Rachel, who I first met in 2014. She is proof that your past doesn't have to dictate your future. She'll be graduating in May from the University of Washington in Seattle! medium.com/@BetterMakeRoo… Image
There's Verlando, a first-generation college graduate who is now giving back to his community in Baltimore. forbes.com/sites/civicnat… Image

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Nov 13, 2022
Four years ago, when I released my memoir, Becoming, I traveled across the country and around the world, meeting so many incredible people—including many of you. It was a little scary to share so much of my story for the first time, but I was so moved by your response.
And then, the pandemic hit, leaving us isolated at home during a time of uncertainty. And like everyone else, I had a lot of questions about how to overcome anxiety and fear when it felt like the ground was moving beneath us—and I heard those questions from so many of you, too.
That’s when I began the writing process. I think of #TheLightWeCarry as a toolbox of sorts. It’s a collection of practices and perspectives that I draw on when I need to stay balanced and confident, especially in times of anxiety and stress.
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As we celebrate #MalalaDay today, we asked young women from the @girlsalliance to tell us how @Malala inspires them. Check out what they shared below:
“In my community, many girls don’t finish school. My parents encouraged my education, but there were times when I felt my dreams slipping away. Malala gave me an example of strength and determination to take inspiration from. I’m proud to say I graduated.” -Clare, Kampala, Uganda Clare, a student from the G...
“Whenever I’m needing confidence, I look at role models like Malala. She taught me about the importance of education for girls all over the world and how we all have to stand up for each other. I’m committed to doing that.” -Allena, Hawai’i, USA Allena, a student from the ...
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May 14, 2022
It’s been a tough couple of weeks since we saw the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion on abortion. Even if we knew the courts were heading toward this day, it doesn’t make the frustration, grief, and fear any less real.
But we don’t have to stand idly by while others try to turn back the clock on progress. I’m so inspired by everyone out marching today. And I know that we’re going to see so many folks carrying this energy forward to the elections in November and in every election after that.
If any of you are questioning whether or not your vote matters, I get it. But remember that state lawmakers are the ones who will determine whether abortion is safe, legal, and accessible in your communities. And we are the ones who determine our state lawmakers. A purple graphic with a grey map of the United States highli
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Jan 4, 2021
Your vote is your voice. It’s your power. And right now, from the President of the United States on down, we’re seeing and hearing just how desperate some are to take that power away. They want us to believe that their pride is more important than our democracy.
And this is just unconscionable at a time when a staggering number of Americans are dying every day from a virus that was downplayed for far too long. It’s unconscionable to focus on overturning an election rather than helping struggling families or distributing a vaccine.
This is why we can’t just vote for President and think that our job is done.
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Nov 7, 2020
I’m beyond thrilled that my friend @JoeBiden and our first Black and Indian-American woman Vice President, @KamalaHarris, are headed to restore some dignity, competence, and heart at the White House. Our country sorely needs it.
Thank you to all of you who poured every ounce of your hope and determination into this democracy over these past four years, registering voters, getting them to the polls, keeping folks informed. More votes were cast in this election than ever before. It’s because of you.
And after we celebrate — and we should all take a moment to exhale after everything we’ve been through — let’s remember that this is just a beginning. It’s a first step. Voting in one election isn’t a magic wand, and neither is winning one.
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Oct 6, 2020
My heart goes out to everyone touched by this virus, from those at the White House, especially the Secret Service and residence staff whose service ought never be taken for granted, to all those names and stories most of us will unfortunately never know. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
The truth is, the events of the past few days are a bracing reminder of the tragedy that has been this administration’s response to this crisis.
And I’ll be very honest: This is a message I’d planned to release earlier, and after everything that’s happened, I weighed whether or not to go public at all. But I wanted you all to hear what’s been on my mind.
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