Michelle Obama Racism In America

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Michelle Obama, who served the country for eight years as the first lady of the United States, says she is still being judged on the color of her skin.

Obama made these remarks during the 30th celebration of the Colorado Women's Foundation (WFCO). In her talk, she exposed what obstacles she overcame in becoming the country's first African-American lady, says the People note.

Lauren Casteel, the WFCO president and CEO, questioned Obama which "fallen glass" had been cut most deeply by breaking the glass ceiling of racism in the White House.

"The pieces of broken glass that cut me the most were the ones that were intended to cut," said Obama, reports the Denver Post newspaper. "Knowing that after eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who don't see me for who I am because of my skin color."

In addition, Michelle exposed that being a woman gave her that capacity of resistance, despite being constantly collapsed (this figuratively). She also reiterated that she will not launch herself into the political arena, but that she will help the country in other ways.

"Public service and commitment will be part of my life and that of my husband forever," she told 8,500 attendees gathered on campus to hear her speak, according to the newspaper note.

Barack Obama's wife did not speak openly about politics, but she did have a motivational message for the audience. "The people in this country are universally good and noble, and honest and decent … Don't be afraid of the country where you live. People here are good, "said Michelle.