First Lady Michelle Obama will be taking Sasha and Malia to visit South Africa and Botswana over the summer. Get the deets on their summer vacation inside and find out about the 100 students Braylon Edwards is sending to college....
First Lady Michelle Obama has announced that she and daughters Sasha and Malia, along with First Grandmother Marian Robinson will travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana during an official visit to Africa from June 21 – 26.
During the trip, the First Lady hopes to focus on youth leadership, education, health and wellness as part of her work to engage young people at home and abroad.
In addition to giving the family a much needed vacation, the trip will also serve as a political opportunity to strengthen the connections between the United States and African nations.
During her trip, Mrs. Obama will deliver the keynote address to a U.S.-sponsored Young African Women Leaders Forum in South Africa for young women who are leading or involved in social and economic initiatives in their own countries.
And in good deed of the day news....
Living up to a promise he made in 2007, Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards is sending 100 Cleveland students to college, on his dime, for a reported $1 million.
Back in 2007, Braylon promised 100 Cleveland high school students that he would pay for their college tuition if they maintained grade point averages at 2.5 or higher and performed 15 hours of community service.
Speaking about the deed, Braylon tweeted,
"As the 2nd most hated man in Clev & a man of my word, today I will honor a promise made to 100 students in Cleveland years ago. The last of my Advance 100 students will graduate from my program and head off to college on scholarships that I will provide them with. Guys, enjoy and embrace your new beginnings and remember your promise to me, to reach back & help someone else along the way."