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Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

Michelle Obama

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Michelle Obama
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 17
Former First Lady Of The United States
Lawyer
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Chicago
Illinois
Michelle LaVaughn Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Obama née Robinson
Michelle Robinson
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It is our fundamental belief in the power of hope that has allowed us to rise above the voices of doubt and division, of anger and fear that we have faced in our own lives and in the life of America.
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Don't let anyone speak for you, and don't rely on others to fight for you.
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Today Jazz music is performed & listened to by people of all ethnicity, backgrounds, ages & creeds.
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