Former United States First Lady, Michelle Obama, has said race is not a new construct for people of colour.
Michelle, who has been friends with members of the Royal Family, especially Prince Williams and Prince Harry, said this in reaction to the explosive interview the Duke and Duchess of Sussex granted Oprah Winfrey
Michelle, who has been friends with members of the Royal Family, especially Prince Williams and Prince Harry, said this in reaction to the explosive interview the Duke and Duchess of Sussex granted Oprah Winfrey.
When NBC host, Jenna Bush Hager asked Michelle how she felt about Meghan’s claims that she had experienced racism within the monarchy, she said: “Race isn’t a new construct for people of colour so it wasn’t a complete surprise to hear her feelings and to have them articulated.
“But the thing I hope for, the thing I think about, is that this is first and foremost a family and I pray for forgiveness and healing, so they can use this as a teachable moment for us all.”
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Michelle also spoke about the pressures of being a public servant.
She was quoted as saying, “Public service, it’s a bright, sharp, hot spotlight, and most people don’t understand it, and nor should they.
“The thing that I always keep in mind is that none of this is about us in public service. It’s about the people that we serve. I always try to push the light back out and focus it on the folks that we are here to serve.”
