Michelle surprises students at museum
students from Wayne State University. Michelle Obama surprised a group of Detroit college students on Tuesday afternoon, walking into the Motown Museum as the young men of colour took part in a round-table discussion on education.
The former first lady was greeted with smiles, looks of astonishment and applause after entering the second floor of the building where Berry Gordy created sonic history more than a half-century ago. She hugged her brother Craig Robinson and KeeganMichael Key, an actor and native Detroiter who moderated the discussion that was organised by Obama’s Reach Higher initiative.
“This was supposed to be for boys only,” Robinson said after they sat down, eliciting laughter from his sister and the more than a dozen students from nearby Wayne State University.
“What’s going on,” Obama then asked, echoing the title of Marvin Gaye’s classic Motown tune.
“We’re just talking about education,” Key answered.
Obama listened as the students spoke about their experiences in life and school and encouraged them to practice “discomfort” and not be afraid to try new things.