First Lady Michelle O. Does the 2012 BET Honors

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (wearing J. Mendel Resort 2012) speaks at the BET Awards in Washington January 14, 2012. 

Michelle Obama and Maya Angelou speak during the BET Honors 2012 at the Warner Theatre on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. 

 First Lady Michelle Obama (L) stands with presenter Gabrielle Union at the BET Honors in Washington January 14, 2012.

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