Michelle Obama Speaks out on Sexual Misconduct
In Hartford, Connecticut on Thursday night, former first lady Michelle Obama gave a speech on sexual misconduct in front of a sold-out crowd of 2,800 people. Lately, there have been many sexual harassment allegations, and she urges men not to just stand by as women speak out.
“If we want young women to be strong and have voices and advocate for themselves, then we have to realize how much work we have to do,” Obama said according to PEOPLE. “And I’m talking to the men out there, who cannot be innocent bystanders and complacent..watching this happen.”
She continues to say how sick it makes her that all this ugliness is out there. She also considers herself very lucky to have grown up around men who treated her well, but acknowledged that it should be considered the norm.
“It shouldn’t be something that I even would have to mention,” she said to the Hartford Courant.
She reiterated comments from a previous speech of hers where she asked the people there to practice self-restraint on social media and to be good to one another.
“Focus on what you can control,” she said. “Be a good person every day. Vote. Read. Treat one another kindly. Follow the law. Don’t tweet nasty stuff.”
Find out what others had to say below:
Thank you @MichelleObama for your authenticity, positivity and inspiration!! #bushnell #Hartford pic.twitter.com/oVTF1HSTrD
— Mary Breton (@Marys_place22) November 17, 2017
@MichelleObama thank you for your words, your positivity, your wisdom, and your authenticity tonight in Hartford, CT. My mom (my hero) and I enjoyed it. We are indebted to you. ❤ pic.twitter.com/yp9qVHbSFc
— Caroline (@SweetRed4) November 17, 2017
WHS students had the exciting opportunity to hear Michelle Obama speak in Hartford last night. pic.twitter.com/8l4CQfSc9G
— Craig Cooke (@WindsorSUPT) November 17, 2017
