TTC Extra: Michelle Obama Reflects on Personal Attacks
Clip: Special | 4m 5s
The former first lady looks back on the criticism she faced
Michelle Obama reflected on the personal nature of the criticism she sometimes faced as first lady. Speaking at her first major public appearance since leaving the White House. Obama lamented that some critics still judge her based only on the color of her skin. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Patrice Lee, Donna Edwards, Rina Shah
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Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
TTC Extra: Michelle Obama Reflects on Personal Attacks
Clip: Special | 4m 5s
Michelle Obama reflected on the personal nature of the criticism she sometimes faced as first lady. Speaking at her first major public appearance since leaving the White House. Obama lamented that some critics still judge her based only on the color of her skin. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Patrice Lee, Donna Edwards, Rina Shah
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