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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMichelle Obama's Final Remarks: 'Don't Be Afraid. Be Determined' (VIDEO)
Source: TPM
Michelle Obama grew emotional after she told young people to "lead by example with hope, never fear" in her final public remarks as first lady Friday at the White House.
"For all the young people in this room, and those who are watching, know that this country belongs to you, to all of you, from every background and walk of life," she said.
"Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter. Or like you don't have a place in our American story, because you do and you have a right to be exactly who you are," she added. "But I also want to be very clear. This right isn't just handed to you. This right has to be earned every single day. You cannot take your freedoms for granted."
The first lady also implored young people to be "informed and engaged" as citizens.
"That's my final message to young people as first lady. It is simple," she said. "I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong. So don't be afraid. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered."
"For all the young people in this room, and those who are watching, know that this country belongs to you, to all of you, from every background and walk of life," she said.
"Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter. Or like you don't have a place in our American story, because you do and you have a right to be exactly who you are," she added. "But I also want to be very clear. This right isn't just handed to you. This right has to be earned every single day. You cannot take your freedoms for granted."
The first lady also implored young people to be "informed and engaged" as citizens.
"That's my final message to young people as first lady. It is simple," she said. "I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong. So don't be afraid. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered."
Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/michelle-obama-moving-final-remarks-as-first-lady
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Michelle Obama's Final Remarks: 'Don't Be Afraid. Be Determined' (VIDEO) (Original Post)
demmiblue
Jan 2017
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People, especially minorities (incl. religious minorities) and women, have a lot to be afraid of.
demmiblue
Jan 2017
#2
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)1. Afraid? Of what. Cheeto Jesus and his criminals?
demmiblue
(36,909 posts)2. People, especially minorities (incl. religious minorities) and women, have a lot to be afraid of.
Shite, the world has a lot to be afraid of!
it will take us to not roll over to this psychotic POS.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)5. I have no fear and so did my relatives and friends who were wounded or died for our precious country
The innocent have a reason to be afraid because the GOP knows they can take advantage of them.
demmiblue
(36,909 posts)6. Good for you, I guess.
Perhaps you should think about what others are likely to face in the near future.
Loss of reproductive autonomy, discrimination on multiple fronts, increased conflicts worldwide, continuing destruction of unions, privatization of the commons, loss of healthcare, irreparable environmental impact, etc.
How does this not elicit even the smallest amount of fear is beyond me.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)8. They only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Said a well know Democrat.
bdamomma
(63,941 posts)4. there are no words
just these
demmiblue
(36,909 posts)7. Can you even imagine Melania causing that sort of response?!
We are truly lucky to have had such a wonderful FLOTUS.
She is a strong woman and a wonderful role model.
:sigh: