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In a message aimed at encouraging voter participation, Michelle Obama highlights the importance of the upcoming election while commemorating Juneteenth. She highlights the significance of this historical day, which marks the moment in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
The former First Lady emphasizes that Juneteenth symbolizes both the celebration of collective freedom and the ongoing fight to protect it. In a video shared on the social media platform X, she articulates the stakes of the current election, stating, “Our power, our rights, and even our planet are at risk this year.”
Michelle Obama, who established the organization When We All Vote in 2018, highlighted the necessity of active participation in the electoral process. “Now is the time to consider how you’ll make your voice heard in this election,” she urges viewers. She encourages her 22 million followers on X to visit the When We All Vote website to register to vote and to inspire three friends to do the same.
“Don’t remain on the sidelines this year,” she insists. “This is a pivotal moment for all of us.” Her message is a clarion call to action, emphasizing that the decisions made in this election will have far-reaching consequences.
Earlier in the year, during an interview on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast, Obama expressed her deep concerns about the presidential election. “I am terrified about what could possibly happen,” she confessed, highlighting the critical importance of leadership and the profound impact elected officials have on society. “The individuals we choose to represent us and those who hold influential positions affect our lives in ways that people often overlook.”
Michelle Obama’s impassioned plea serves as a reminder of the vital importance of voting and the power each individual holds in shaping the future.