Madame America

The poster that I chose to write on is entitled "First Lady Michelle Obama as Madame America". This poster depicts Michelle Obama in a full superhero suit standing in front of the White House in a very strong and powerful stance. The main thing that stood out to me within this poster is Michelle herself. What with recent events, the Obama's leaving the country in the hands of an incapable man, this poster struck a cord with me as it relates to the events of now. Now, more than ever, the lives of people of color all over America are being tried because of the election of our new president. One could say that because of this event, America could use a superhero of sorts. The main reason why I chose to write about this poster is because Michelle Obama has always been a huge inspiration for me personally, as well as millions of other young girls. She is a symbol of strength and a reminder to always stay focused on what's important and let everything else fall to the wayside. She's a prime example of the woman I want to become when I get older; a capable woman who can hold her own in society.
As what as what the poster means, I think that there are an array of ways you can interpret it. For example, although the poster is not directly referencing Donald Trump and the peril that he is, and will, put this country though, I think that is what it is implying indirectly. It alludes that America is in a position that requires a savior and Michelle Obama is the savior we need. It can also be related back to a time when Obama was still in office. Although Barak was the face of the nation, Michelle still had her own place in it all, working to change legislations and being the keystone speaker at hundreds of important events. In other words, Barack may have been Captain America, Michelle was Madame America; doing her own superhero work too. Even just looking at the poster from a racial and gender standpoint alone, it could also portray the strong black woman that is the backbone for all of America.