Michelle Obama Lets Loose on Race in Graduation Speech
The first lady delivers candid remarks on what it's like to grow up in the U.S. as an African-American.
US First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about the Joining Forces initiative, calling on Americans to rally around service members, veterans, and their families, April 23, 2015 while visiting the Micron Technology factory in Manassas, Virginia.
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First lady Michelle Obama isn't holding back.
During a commencement speech at Tuskegee University on Saturday, Obama spoke frankly about the role her racial identity played during the 2008 presidential campaign.