When I think about who most inspires me, one of the first people that come to mind is First Lady Michelle Obama. For me, the First Lady is not only a portrait of African-American womanhood, but of womanhood, period. By her living example, she's shown me that consciousness of mind, humility of heart, the courage to show up fully every day, and a sure determination to serve, is all that's needed to make change happen. That's what she told a church full of young African women last summer as she spoke to them about the female leaders of the generation before:

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