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buzzz worthy. . . Hip Hop star Wale spent most of his time at the White House yesterday in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's Beat the Odds Summit , an extension of the "Reach Higher" initiative.  "Reach Higher" focuses on ensuring universal access to higher education. The popular rapper shared experiences from his collegiate days on a panel.  Over 130 college bound students from around the US and Puerto Rico who have overcome "substantial obstacles" (such as the children of Dreamers and those with special needs) attended the summit, which was moderated by Terrance Jenkins, co-anchor of E! News.  Prior to the event Wale said: "I’m beyond honored & grateful to be involved in the First Lady’s “Reach Higher” initiative & 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 th...