Insights from Michelle Obama's Tuskegee Commencement Address

Who did Michelle Obama thank for the honorary degree?

• Major General Williams

• Zachary Kalana

• Congresswoman Sewell

• President Johnson

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What was the profession of Eric Marx Jr.?

• Architect

• Aerospace Engineer

• Lawyer

• Doctor

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What did the Tuskegee Airmen symbolize for African Americans?

• Liberation

• Political Power

• Economic Prosperity

• Cultural Heritage

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Who was recently honored on a postage stamp?

• Robert Robinson Taylor

• George Washington Carver

• Charles du Bois

• Booker T. Washington

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What did Booker T. Washington pawn to build a new dormitory?

• His house

• His car

• His watch

• His ring

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What was Michelle Obama's primary role according to her?

• Lawyer

• First Lady

• Mom

• Politician

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What did Michelle Obama emphasize as crucial for making progress?

• Volunteering

• Protesting

• Voting

• Donating

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What did Michelle Obama encourage graduates to do today?

• Travel the world

• Mentor a young person

• Start a business

• Write a book

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What did Charles du Bois do after leaving the army?

• Became a pilot

• Became a politician

• Became a teacher

• Became a scientist

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What did Michelle Obama say graduates have to succeed?

• Money

• Luck

• Connections

• Everything they need

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