Michelle Obama is an American lawyer, author, and the former First Lady of the United States. She is the wife of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama was born in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. During her time as First Lady, Michelle Obama focused on issues such as poverty, education, health care, and women's rights. She launched the Let's Move! campaign to combat childhood obesity, and the Reach Higher initiative to promote higher education. She also worked to support military families and promote international education. Michelle Obama is an advocate for women's rights and has spoken out against racism and sexism. She has written two books, Becoming and American Grown, and has received numerous awards and honors for her work. She is an inspiration to many and has been praised for her grace, intelligence, and strength.