MIchelle Obama A Life by Peter Slevin by Helen Hall https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet Padlet made for English project about Michelle Obama en-us 2017-01-06 14:23:51 UTC 2026-03-02 12:22:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Orange and Black 3105576 https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/145690815 One of the experiences that changed me was my college experience. The racial discrimination I felt began my journey for racial equality, something I am continually passionate about. Being a minority at Princeton influenced all of my decisions, and at times it felt like there were two worlds I was trying to unsuccessfully be a part of.  I always felt I needed to prove myself.I took part in the Thirld World Center, an oasis for students of color, and my personal refuge. For my senior thesis, I explored the issues of identity and purpose among African-American Princeton graduates ]]> 2017-01-06 14:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/145690815 My Role as First Lady 3105576 https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/145693159 As First Lady, I created a program called Let's Move in an effort to encourage healthy eating and excercise habits in children. Linked below is a recording of me talking about these efforts.
Vocaroo]]> 2017-01-06 14:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/145693159 FLOTUS - First Lady of the United States of America 3105576 https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/145693872 This is my portrait from our first year of the first term of the presidency. I'm most known for being the First Lady of the United States from 2008-2016. ]]> 2017-01-06 14:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/145693872 Michelle Obama in an Acrostic Poem 3105576 https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/147423746 Motivated
Inspirational
Chicagoan
Hardworking
Educated
Levelheaded
Leader
Empowering

Organized
Bright
Active
Mother
Amicable
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]]> 2017-01-19 02:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/147986326 My Academic Journey 3105576 https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/147986684 I grew up in the South Side of Chicago, and attended local schools through middle school. In Elementary school, I skipped over second grade, and by sixth grade, I had been placed in gifted classes. For high school, I went to Whitney M. Young Magnet School, a special magnet school for gifted students. I graduated saluditorian, and from there I went to Princeton, where I earned a B.A. in sociology. Finally, I attended Harvard Law School, where I was awarded my J.D. (Juris Doctor, Doctor of law).]]> 2017-01-19 02:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/147986684 My Farewell Adress 3105576 https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/147989579 Here is my farewell address from the 6th of January, 2017. 
I hope I've made you proud. -mo
]]> 2017-01-19 03:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/147989579 Family 3105576 https://padlet.com/3105576/helenspadlet/wish/147989772 I was born on January 17, 1964, to Marian and Fraser  Robinson in South Side Chicago. I have one older brother, Craig Robinson, who also went to Princeton. I married Barack, my best friend, on October 3, 1992 after meeting him at the law office where I worked. Malia Ann was born on July 4, 1998 and Sasha on June 10, 2001. My two daughters have grown into amazing young women, and are my whole world. Family has always been an important role in my life and my mother even came to live with us in the White House. I'm so proud and lucky to have a wonderful family. Thank you all -mo

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