Michelle Obama speaks to graduates at Tuskegee University

Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on May 19, 2015

First Lady, Michelle Obama, spoke to the graduating class of 2015 at Tuskegee University. First lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address to the 2015 graduates of Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, in which she talks about growing into her official role, criticism of herself and the president, and dealing with racism.

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