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As her tenure as first lady dwindles, Michelle Obama is being more vocal and more direct about race relations in America. A New York Times report shows her drawing from her own experiences in recent speeches, including addresses at high school graduations, encouraging young African Americans to find a way to rise above disadvantages. Never be afraid to ask for help,” FLOTUS told one recent graduating class. “Instead of being discouraged by hardship, reach higher.”
