Michelle Obama Award For Memoir

I'm thrilled to share that @PenguinRandom and @DiverseBooks are launching the Michelle Obama Award for Memoir, a new creative writing award focused on memoir for public high school students.

Apply today and learn more about the $10,000 scholarship: https://t.co/ZEi8SGe6M5 pic.twitter.com/p7B4fkAvyx

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 12, 2022

Freedom Award

✨ Tonight's #30thFreedomAward honoree and First Lady Michelle Obama accepted the honor on behalf of the generations before us who “led by example,” stood proud and shared values of “honesty, decency, and sacrifice for the greater good.” pic.twitter.com/wiPlFFozry

— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021

✨ #30thFreedomAward honoree Michelle Obama cited lessons learned from Dr. King and others who’ve won the Freedom Award as “the blueprint” to overcome challenges. “Together… oh, we can move mountains.” pic.twitter.com/nCBTpsjCLe

— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021

Quoting civil rights leaders Dr. King & John Lewis, honoree Michelle Obama cited we must not only get into “good trouble” but also understand we are in an “inescapable network of mutuality… a single garment of destiny.” pic.twitter.com/oPfAI67rWV

— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021

Hall Of Fame

As first lady of the United States, and the first Black person to serve in the role, Obama "has emerged as one of the most influential and iconic women of the 21st century," a statement from the National Women's Hall of Fame says. https://t.co/0mO4EVuqaJ

— CNN (@CNN) March 15, 2021

Voice Of Influence Award

Grammy Winner

Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' wins best spoken word album at the #Grammys, full winners list: trib.al/YoMyEkH

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The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 26, 2020

Congrats to Michelle Obama on winning a Grammy for ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ 💜 #Grammys https://t.co/uMlUF9T9Sl

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MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) January 26, 2020

Hidden Heroes

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I’ve always been so inspired by the military caregivers who give so much to care for our nation’s wounded warriors.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 24, 2019

The gangs all here. Tonight, we’re thrilled to honor @MichelleObama with the Tom Hanks #HiddenHeroes Champion award… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 23, 2019

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama became teary as she accepted the Tom Hanks Caregiver Champion award for service to military caregivers on Thursday night at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes gala.

Opening up during a speech at the Washington, D.C. event, the former first lady said she first became aware of the difficulties for spouses, parents, and children of wounded and ill vets while on the campaign trail when her husband was first running for president.

“You all changed me forever,” she said. “You have changed the way I see service, you’ve changed the way I see war, you’ve changed the way I see this entire country. Whether we simply talk about the values we like to pride ourselves on, values like duty and honor and patriotism, or if we actually live them out.”

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.@savannahguthrie emceed the second annual Hidden Heroes Gala with the @DoleFoundation on Wednesday night, and some… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 24, 2019

Find @MichelleObama's powerful remarks here👇 business.facebook.com/ElizabethDoleF… https://t.co/SCzclzunX1

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Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 24, 2019

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Eight years ago First Lady @michelleobama started Joining Forces to activate support for service members, veterans,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 24, 2019

Unparalleled Contribution To The World

Jessye Norman receives the National Medals of Arts from President @BarackObama in 2010. RIP. https://t.co/CWPXj4Goab

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CSPAN (@cspan) October 01, 2019

Jessye Norman is a barrier-breaking icon that will live on forever. I heard her name often enough growing up and be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) September 30, 2019

Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott

Last night my heart was full❤️ latifah one of my besties your a Queen @lizzo @sosobrat my sisters merked it! AND… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) June 14, 2019

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Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) June 14, 2019

President Obama: I Believe In You

Today I’m at the University of Illinois to deliver a simple message to young people all over the country: You need… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 07, 2018

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Ripple Of Hope

Bobby Kennedy was one of my heroes. He was someone who showed us the power of acting on our ideals, the idea that a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 2018

We are honored to present @BarackObama with our 2018 Ripple of Hope Award. #RFK50 https://t.co/7MEAZ5vwOs

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RFK Human Rights (@RFKHumanRights) August 06, 2018