You got to love Essence magazine for their hard work and exclusive issues. The magazine's October issue is celebrating the "28 Most Influential Black Women." Those women include Oprah Winfrey, Jada Pinkett Smith, Valerie Jarret, Iyanla Vanzant, Shonda Rhimes, and more. One of the prominent woman on this list is first lady Michelle Obama, who graced the cover of the October issue. In an interview with essence, Michelle Obama reminisces about her trip to Africa and shares a message of empowerment to young women.
"My story to young people people around this country and the world, is, Don't look at me as the First Lady first, look at me as Michelle Obama, a girl who grew up on the South Side of Chicago. Because i was there, and this is attainable. There is no magic to this. It is hard work...."
For you essence readers and others interested in reading more on Michelle Obama, the issue will be available September 12.
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