Michelle Obama Celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day By Encouraging Americans To Register To Vote

Jan 21, 2020 by apost team

Michelle Obama urged people to vote on Martin Luther King Day. The former First Lady used the day in the activist's name and legacy to make sure other Americans have their voices heard during elections. 

Michelle Obama tweeted out on Monday, "To honor Dr. King's legacy, we all can play a role in ensuring our friends and family make their voices heard in every election. By sitting out, we're allowing others to make decisions for us." Obama added a link to her organization called When We All Vote that runs voter registration events around the U.S. 

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The organization is co-chaired by Tom Hanks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Chris Paul, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. It aims at getting as many Americans to register to vote as possible. 

The presidential election will be held on November 3rd, which might seem like a long way away but will be here before we know it.

The former FLOTUS celebrated her 56th birthday last week and posted an Instagram with her friends on a hike with a reflective caption on her year and what's to come.

"With the girls off at college, this birthday brings with it a new perspective—a fresh breath—along my journey. I’m looking forward to devoting some quality time to my friends and to myself—and of course, to that husband of mine, too. I’m looking to make this year the best one yet—can’t wait to keep you all posted along the way."

Are you a registered voter? Pass this on to those who might not be signed up.