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In a released statement, Wale said, “I’m beyond honored and grateful to be involved in the First Lady’s ‘Reach Higher’ initiative and to have the opportunity to sit down with her, as well as perform for the kids of D.C.”
On July 23, Wale is horned to be scheduled to perform at the White House as a part of the “Reach Higher” education initiative. Wale won’t just be performing, he’s also going to sit on a panel alongside of Michelle Obama, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Manuel Contreras, a rising senior at Brown University.
This panel is set to be moderated by the infamous E! News co-host Terrence Jenkins.
According to an interview done with REVOLT, Wale’s statement continued with him saying, “I’m beyond honored and grateful to be involved in the First Lady’s ‘Reach Higher’ initiative and to have the opportunity to sit down with her, as well as perform for the kids of D.C. I believe that the youth are the first step in creating a better country, so to be involved in a program that aims to enrich their lives is truly the greatest reward. Having grown up in Washington, D.C., being invited to the White House by the First Lady is a dream come true. Thank you to Mrs. Obama and her entire staff for this opportunity.”
The students that have been invited to participate in the White House’s “Reach Higher” initiative are coming from urban, rural, foster, homeless and special-needs backgrounds.
The White House statement regarding the students participating by saying, “who have overcome substantial obstacles to persist through high school and make it to college.”
Check out their website for further information regarding the “Reach Higher” initiative here.
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