A former U.S. First Lady fills the Erie Insurance Arena.
Michelle Obama’s appearance brought a heartfelt conversation to the stage.
“When they go low, We go high.”
That phrase that gained traction around 10 years ago by Michelle Obama and was brought to Erie, almost one year after her husband, the former U.S. President, spoke on the same stage at the Erie Insurance Arena. Both were brought to Erie by the Jefferson Educational Society as part of the global summit speaker series.
People lined up around the arena to get into the event.
Her sought after speech brought out a total of 8,000 people.
A sold out crowd.
“She’s definitely one of those people. What do you want to be when you grow up? Michelle Obama,” says Shantiva Moore of Erie.
Beverly Murrell- Frasier traveled from Rochester, NY and brought with her a Michelle-inspired purse.
“I wear this purse to church, I wear this purse to special occasions only, so that’s why I broke it out today.”
Michelle Obama is known as a dynamic speaker.
She answered questions and talked about how character and love have no price tag.
The event was moderated by print and TV journalist Elaine Welteroth with a conversation covering motherhood, the white house, and dignity.
Russ Thompson of Erie says, “Her words are uplifting. They cause me to think about how I can be more kind to my fellow man, less judgmental.”
Erie student Jayden Ciano was in a welcome video for Mrs. Obama that aired for the audience to see.
He shared his biggest take away from her speech to youth.
“Just to work on schoolwork and then to graduate.”
Words that resonated.