The previous First Lady, Michelle Obama, recently tried to influence the African American populace by stating that casting their votes in the forthcoming November elections is absolutely crucial for the preservation of their 'freedom'. During a video message shared on an online platform, she expressed that the occasion of 'Juneteenth' should be seen as a celebration of collective freedom and as a reminder that its protection is always worth fighting for.

In her message, she emphasized that the upcoming elections held a much larger significance than just a political choice. Asserting that various aspects such as individual power, fundamental rights and even the fate of the planet, are inextricably linked with the outcome of the polling. She urged the listeners to consider seriously their voting strategy and how they plan to utilize their democratic right to voice their choice in the imminent elections.

Such a push from the ex-First Lady may mirror the fact that recent polls hint at a paradigm shift with Donald Trump, the former President, securing a historically high count of votes among African Americans. This indicates a noticeable turn of political allegiance among this demographic, which may influence the upcoming election's outcome.

In her mission to bolster voter registration, Michelle Obama had formed an organization named 'When We All Vote' back in 2018. She promoted this initiative across her extensive online follower base of 22 million people, encouraging them to familiarize themselves with the organization via its website.