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Michelle Obama addressed 500 visiting African students in a speech on Wednesday during the Summit of the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
According to Reuters, the First Lady said in her speech:
“The roots of my family tree are in Africa,” the first lady told the cheering crowd. “My husband’s father was born and raised in Kenya. Members of our extended family still live there. I have had the pleasure of traveling to Africa many times over the years, including four trips as first lady, and I have brought my mother and my daughters along whenever I can.”
“The blood of Africa runs through my veins, and I care deeply,” Obama said, addressing her listeners as her “brothers” and “sisters”.
The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders was created by the presidentin 2013. Women’s empowerment is a major focus of this year’s summit, particularly the education of women and girls.
