How Michelle Obama & Prince remind us to believe in our power
Lift ev’ry voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of liberty.” — James Weldon Johnson, “Lift Every Voice And Sing”Enthralled in a crescendo of disbelief, I watched as Michelle Obama, in just three sentences, destroyed Donald Trump for maligning her and her husband, denounced his racism, and declared him unworthy of power.
As she raptured the crowd at the Democratic National Convention into a state of euphoria, it was evident that our Forever First Lady was in peerless form.
Watching her speech from my childhood home in Miami last week, I felt split between two perspectives: one absorbing the substance of her words and the other captivated by her performance.
While the speech effectively served its political purpose, the grace, depth, and agility of her delivery revealed something far more profound and significant.A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama)Subscribe to Native Son’s newsletter for more news, information, and conversations about Black gay and queer everything.From the moment she appeared on stage clad in a deconstructed navy blue suit, Michelle stood at the lectern like a sentinel prepared to deny us entry to the castle.
