Michelle Obama Tears Up While Giving Final Speech As First Lady

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She is a lawyer and a writer, but the people know her better as the First Lady of the United States. On Friday, Michelle Obama gave her final speech as the First Lady.

While speaking at the 2017 School Counselor of the Year event, she urged young generation of America to always "lead by example with hope, never fear," People reported. The event which was held in the East Room of the White House hosted 50 school counselors from across the country and a number of big stars who are a part of this initiative.

While giving a message to the young generation she told them not to let anyone make them feel like they don't matter or like they don't have a place in the American story because they do. They should know that diversity is not a threat to who they are, but it makes them who they are, The Independent reported.

"So, that's my final message to young people as First Lady," she continued. "I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong. Do you hear me, young people? Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourself with a good education."

The event was held as a part of Obama's Reach Higher and Better Make Room initiatives that promotes the importance of higher education to the younger generation.

Apart from thanking the school counselors, Obama also acknowledged and thanked some big stars like Usher, La La Anthony, Andy Cohen, rapper Wale and Kelly Rowland, who were a part of the crowd.

She was introduced as the "First Counsellor-in-Chief" by this year's winner, Terri Tchorzynski, from the Calhoun Area Career Centre in Battle Creek, Michigan. She thanked all the counselors for their hard work to help "make higher education cool."

She ended the speech with tears in her eyes saying, "Being your First Lady has been the greatest honor of my life, and I hope I've made you proud."