Michelle Obama

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'"People see themselves in her," says President Obama. "A dedicated mom, a good friend, and someone who's not afraid to poke a little fun at herself from time to time"' (Meter). Michelle Obama is a hardworking, empowering woman, who was the 44th First Lady of The United States. She is very family oriented, and welcomes everyone of all shapes, sizes, colors, race, gender, and sexuality with open arms. Michelle Obama embodies the character it takes to be a hero because she accepts people for who they are and fights for what is just and what should begin to be rightful.

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Michelle Obama was nothing short of a child genius. She and her brother, Craig, always had a drive when it came to school and "They were raised with an emphasis on education and had learned to read at home by age four. Both skipped the second grade" (bio.com). She went on through her schooling years and eventually attended Princeton University before attending Harvard, to complete her dreams of being a lawyer.

"After law school, Michelle worked as an associate in the Chicago branch of the firm Sidley Austin, in the area of marketing and intellectual property. It was there, in 1989, that she met her future husband, Barack Obama, a summer intern to whom she was assigned as an adviser"( bio.com). As stated in the article, Michelle Obama by Biography.com, Michelle had many high profile jobs in Chicago, including executive director for the Chicago office of Public Allies (1993), University of Chicago as associate dean of student services (1996),then becoming executive director of community relations and external affairs for  University of Chicago Hospitals in 2002. In 1998 her and Barack had their first daughter, Malia Ann Obama, and three years later they had their second daughter, Sasha Obama in 2001. Then in 2004 on November 3, Barack Obama was sworn in as president and Michelle became the First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama is an empowering woman, who leads by example, and who is a great role model to young girls all around the world.

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Michelle Obama has many magnificent characteristics, but hardworking and inspiring are some of the most common traits seen at the surface. Michelle inspires teens to make a change and better themselves, but one of her most prevalent is how she exposed them to schooling. "... working to expose students to college and career opportunities; helping them understand financial aid eligibility; encouraging academic planning and summer learning opportunities." (The White House). Michelle inspires teens around the country to go to school/college, by creating dozen of new opportunities for a better education. She finds the importance of showing teens what it means to strive in life, and the benefits of having an education and getting better, higher profile jobs. She's also telling the youth to have a mind of their own, they have a voice, and they should use it. "'I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong. So don't be afraid. You hear me, young people? Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourself with a good education. Then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise. Lead by example with hope; never fear'" (Bio.com). Michelle Obama teaches the next generations to speak their minds and to never be afraid of what is yet to come, but rather to walk with your head high and show the world that what you have to say is always important. The children are always the future, and they are no less than anyone else. They too should say what is on their mind and grow up to change the world, rather than sit quiet and never speak their minds.

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Michelle Obama held fantastic campaigns in her eight years of being First Lady. "By the middle of the second term, she had become more ambitious-launching two education initiatives, Reach Higher and Let Girls Learn-and over the past year and a half finding her metier, turning herself into the First Lady of Popular Culture, mastering social media." (Vogue). Michelle Obama started extremely important campaigns in which supported the education that girls deserve, alongside the other numerous issues Michelle spoke about. All the campaigns were successful and supported or helped with many problems around the world. At the end of Barack Obama's presidency, Michelle had resolved many issues and was one of the most impacting First Ladies thus far. "She was relaxed, emotional, sentimental. Her uncertainties laid to rest. Her rhythm was subtler, because she no longer needed it as her armor, because she had conquered" (The New York Times). Michelle Obama worked eight long years to push issues that were important , and now, at the end of President Obama's term, Michelle steps away from First Lady confidently, and with her head high.