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@MichelleObama

Girl from the South Side and former First Lady. Wife, mother, dog lover. Always hugger-in-chief.

Washington, DC
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Joined November 2011
Born on 17 January
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  1. Jun 18

    Sometimes truth transcends party.

    I live in a border state. I appreciate the need to enforce and protect our international boundaries, but this zero-tolerance policy is cruel. It is immoral. And it breaks my heart.
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  2. Jun 15

    To the first-gen students I met in DC yesterday, and those across the country, I want you to know that I’m so proud of you. This is only the beginning of what you will achieve!

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    Jun 14

    Happening now: Join us for a conversation with and our all-star panelists , , , and .

    63 replies . 414 retweets 1,568 likes
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    Jun 14

    This is a pic of the day I met . I was 21 & an asst. on the set of her cover shoot. Today, at 31, I’ll be moderating a convo with her in DC for on the importance of pursuing higher education. Full circle! Tune into the livestream at 11:15a!

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  5. Jun 14

    So excited to join , , and others to meet with first-gen students at the Summit!

    Today’s the day!!! I’ll be hanging with and at the 5th Summit! We’ll be talking to first-gen students on their way to college! I’m so excited!!! also y’all can watch live on Periscope
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  6. Jun 11

    First-gen students are resilient, hardworking & determined. As a first-gen myself, I know the challenges many students face on their journey through college. On Thursday, I'll be taking your questions about college-submit them using . Can’t wait to hear from you!

    Beating the Odds Summit graphic for Better Make Room and Reach Higher
    This Thursday, we’ll be celebrating our 5th Summit with & first-gen students in DC. Have questions about college? Tweet us using for a chance to have yours answered at the Summit! We’ll the panels live right here!
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  7. May 24

    As I prepare to share BECOMING this fall, I hope you’ll also think about your own story, and trust that it will help you become whoever you aspire to be. Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own.

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    May 23

    This Center is for the leaders of tomorrow who are ready to step up and build the world as it should be. Michelle and I are grateful to Chicagoans and the Chicago City Council for making it happen.

    5,429 replies . 20,271 retweets 133,025 likes
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  9. May 16

    I’m so inspired by the young people I met today from the South Side of Chicago, my hometown and the future site of the Obama Presidential Center. These high school seniors have big plans for college and beyond and I’m so proud of each and every one of them.

    1,019 replies . 6,266 retweets 58,648 likes
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    May 16

    This week, the convened for the first time as a class to exchange what they’ve learned from their work around the world. Today, and joined them for roundtable discussions on civic leadership and how to create lasting change.

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  11. May 13

    It’s impossible for any picture to truly capture what my mother, Marian, has meant to me. Happy to all of the moms out there, and especially to my own.

    2,008 replies . 12,042 retweets 159,539 likes
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  12. May 5

    Thank you to the fierce and fearless , and for bringing together a crowd of thousands to reflect on the , and for inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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  13. May 5

    Excited to join the Summit for a conversation with ! Today we come together to celebrate everything women have achieved and discuss what barriers we have yet to break.

    A yellow background with blue and red font reads "Today, we come together to break barriers." Below that in red is the hashtag USOW2018.
    Who's with us? This weekend, thousands of women and allies are gathered in Los Angeles to break down barriers that stand between women and full equality. Tune in to the livestream starting at 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT!
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    May 2

    Going to Wesleyan changed my life. I'm proud of all of you making that commitment to college. Show me your pride, youths of tomorrow! Tell me where you're going.

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  15. May 2

    Thank you to everyone who supported . I’m so proud of each and every one of these students!

    664 replies . 3,501 retweets 36,237 likes
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    May 2

    Thanks everyone for supporting ! We’re so proud to celebrate all of the young people making a commitment to get a higher education.

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    May 2

    Proudly one of the 16 students UHSA is sending to get that good HBCU education fall of 2018 🖖🏽‼️

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  18. May 2

    So excited for you!

    Made my final decision!! 😌💙💛
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    May 1

    it’s official 🔵⚪️

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  20. May 2

    Congrats, Destiny! College will open so many doors for you. Keep reaching higher and never give up!

    I am happy to announce that I will be continuing my education at Johnson & Wales University in North Miami. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my high school career and making it a special one. I’m excited to see what the future holds for me. 🎉💛🌴
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