Because in America, we believe that no matter where you live or how much money your parents have, or what race or religion or ethnicity you are, if you work hard and believe in yourself, then you should have a chance to succeed. You see, the truth is that I grew up like many of you. My mom, my dad, my brother and I, we lived in a tiny apartment in Chicago. My father worked at the local water plant. And we didn’t have much money, but our little home was bursting with love. Persevering was not easy. But whenever I got tired or discouraged, I would just think about … Continue reading Michelle Obama