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5 Ways Michelle Obama Influences President Obama’s Presidency and Legacy

The world shook with America’s election of its first black president in 2008. Although we were all moved by Barack Obama’s brilliance and charm, I admit that what captured my attention during his campaign – and throughout his time in office – was the woman beside him, First Lady Michelle Obama.

As a black woman, seeing Michelle Obama play her role as the first lady of the world’s most powerful nation affected me in more ways that I can list. I feel so fortunate to have lived to experience this moment in history, as I believe that not only was Michelle the first black first lady, but arguably the best first lady in the history of the United States.

Michelle is an asset to Barack Obama – she has greatly shaped his presidency and will have a huge impact on his legacy. Here are five reasons why:

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Sandra Appiah

Sandra Appiah is the Chief Operating Officer at Face2Face Africa. She graduated with honors (Summa Cum laude) from the Newhouse School of public communications (Syracuse University, NY) and spent a lot of time in the media industry working with companies such as the New York Times, HBO, and MTV. An avid believer in Africa with an interest in showcasing the glory of the continent, Ms. Appiah is also host of “The Sandra Appiah Show”, an inspirational talk show that chronicles the journeys of Africa’s movers & shakers. Sandra has been listed in Forbes 30 Under 30: Africa’s Best Young Entrepreneurs in 2013. With an incandescent passion matched only by her abundant ambition and prodigious talent, Ms. Appiah has been at the forefront of the mission for this generation of Africans to seize control of tools by which Africa's narrative is curated, crafted, and presented to the wider world.

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