Michelle Obama’s Final Speech Could Just as Well be for South Africans: “The Power of Hope”
Michelle Obama’s final speech as the United States’ First Lady has made headlines around the world for its power-packed words of inspiration about what got her and President Barack Obama through their years in the White House, and through their lives: the power of hope. It’s a speech that is as relevant to South Africans as […]
Michelle Obama’s final speech as the United States’ First Lady has made headlines around the world for its power-packed words of inspiration about what got her and President Barack Obama through their years in the White House, and through their lives: the power of hope.
It’s a speech that is as relevant to South Africans as it is to Americans. Watch excerpts below.
She said “When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember… the power of hope” and that “our glorious diversity … is not a threat to who we are. It makes us who we are.”
The President’s wife was speaking as the School Counsellor of the Year Event.
Watch excerpts from Michelle Obama’s Final Speech as First Lady of the United States of America:
"We can be whatever we dream" – Michelle Obama says in emotional final speech as First Lady pic.twitter.com/FDAQeSSCT1
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 6, 2017
“Our glorious diversity … is not a threat to who we are. It makes us who we are.”
First lady Michelle Obama: "Our glorious diversity … is not a threat to who we are. It makes us who we are." https://t.co/2HkjJDR1Ci
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 6, 2017
“This country belongs to everyone… and with a lot of hard work and a good education, anything is possible – even becoming president”
"This country belongs to you": @MichelleObama's message of inclusivity in her last official speech as @FLOTUS #Obama https://t.co/xOvX7Slruk
— Sky News (@SkyNews) January 6, 2017
For young people: on diversity, education and hope
.@MichelleObama speaks on diversity, education and hope in final official speech as @FLOTUS #Obama https://t.co/dBIg8JkgcX
— Sky News (@SkyNews) January 6, 2017
“Being your First Lady has been the greatest honour of my life… I hope I’ve made you proud”
Michelle Obama: "Being your first lady has been the greatest honor of my life, and I hope I've made you proud" https://t.co/XvpvMGpOwA
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 6, 2017
Watch Michelle Obama’s FULL Final Speech here
Michelle Obama takes the stage just after 14 minutes: