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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 4d

Can’t make it to Chicago? We’ll bring the Obama Presidential Center to you.

Join us at 6 p.m. Central Thursday (Oct. 9) for a virtual walk-through of the 19.3-acre campus opening next spring on the South Side.

Save your spot: obama.org/stories/obam...

Obama Presidential Center Virtual Information Session

Join us for an inside look at the Obama Presidential Center and learn how we’re bringing change home.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 9d

❤️ Happy 33rd wedding anniversary to the Obamas! Since tying the knot on the South Side of Chicago, their love has offered us all a masterclass in love that lasts.

Read five lessons about love we’ve learned from the couple over the years:

Five lessons about love from President and Mrs. Obama

Why saying I love you matters—with insights from President and Mrs. Obama.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 11d

President @barackobama.bsky.social's reflection on the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. 🤍

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 14d

Four years ago, we broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. Today, we’re celebrating how far we’ve come – and counting down the months until we open our doors in Chicago next spring. Take a look:

How it started, how it’s going: Progress at the Obama Presidential Center

Celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Center’s Groundbreaking and take a look at how far we’ve come.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 19d

🚀 Meet the 4th class of Obama-Chesky Voyagers! 100 young leaders tackling big issues. Launched by @barackobama.bsky.social, Mrs. Obama, and Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky, this scholarship fuels the next generation of public service leaders. 🌍 www.obama.org/programs/voy...

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 26d

BIG NEWS: Ten more artists have been commissioned to bring their vision to the Obama Presidential Center’s 19.3 acre campus in Chicago. From paintings to sculptures to digital murals, you won’t want to miss a sneak peek of their work: bit.ly/3IlJklG

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Sep 9

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest #ObamaLeaders! 🌍 Four new cohorts — Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the U.S. — just joined our six-month leadership program.

👏 Meet the 2025-2026 cohorts and follow their journeys at obama.org/programs/lea...

Obama Foundation Leaders

For leaders working in the public sector, civil society, and the private sector who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the common good.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Sep 1

¡Si se puede! This #LaborDay, we celebrate the workers who built America and strengthened the middle class.

Explore some of the buttons showcasing labor's support of @barackobama.bsky.social that will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center Museum next year. www.obama.org/stories/obam...

The Obama Presidential Center Museum will showcase historical political buttons

On this Labor Day, get a glimpse of some of the meaningful buttons labor unions made to support President Obama’s campaigns.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

President Obama’s 2025 summer reading list is here – but this year, he added something new. Alongside the books, you’ll find his own handwritten reflections on why each one made the list.

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President Obama’s favorite reads of the summer

Check out President Obama’s summer book picks—in his own words.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 19

For World Photo Day, we’re turning the lens on former Obama White House Photographer Chuck Kennedy.

Read his reflections of some of the most iconic shots he’s captured – and some of the lesser ones you may have never seen. obama.org/stories/capt...

Capturing history Q&A: Photos from the Obama Era

Chuck Kennedy, photographer, reflects on capturing The Obamas legacy—intimate moments and historic milestones—soon on display at the Obama Presidential Center.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 15

Abby, an #ObamaLeaders USA alum, says her fellow changemakers have given her “renewed hope for what’s ahead.” 🌟

Learn more about how our six-month, values-based leadership program is shaping the next generation of leaders: Obama.org/leaders

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 15

As Communications Director for Osage Nation, Abby Mashunkashey helps spotlight the people and programs shaping the Nation’s future — preserving culture, protecting the environment, and building thriving communities.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Jul 21

Inside the Obama Presidential Center’s Museum, we’ll showcase how bold action in a crisis can lead to lasting change—and how the fight for economic justice continues today.

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Museum & Collection

Scheduled to open in 2025, the Obama Presidential Museum will tell the story of President and Mrs. Obama and their historic presidency—and how we can all do our part to create change.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Jul 21

15 years ago today, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Act—historic reforms that reshaped Wall Street and created new protections for everyday Americans.

It was a fight. But it made our system safer and our economy fairer.

#OTD #DoddFrank

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Jul 12

It’s the first-ever International Day of Hope — and hope is kind of our thing.

To us, hope isn’t blind optimism. It’s believing in a better future and doing the work to make it real, one step at a time.

👇🏽 So let us know how you are practicing hope today.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Jun 18

Around the world, #ObamaLeaders are standing up for LGBTQIA+ rights—not just with celebration, but with action. 🏳️‍🌈

From mental health to legal equity, leaders like Gavin Chow, Ray Lopez Chang & Alan Wu are driving change.

Read their stories:
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Meet Obama Leaders supporting the global LGBTQIA+ community

Obama Leaders are championing LGBTQIA+ rights, not just in celebration, but in action.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · Jun 15

This #FathersDay, we honor the men in our Obama Foundation community who are shaping the future through their example. From Singapore to Chicago, these leaders reflect on the meaning of fatherhood. Read their stories: www.obama.org/stories/how-...

How fatherhood shapes these Obama Leaders

From Chicago to Nairobi, fathers and mentors share how parenting deepened their leadership and strengthened their communities.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · May 30

Eduardo Marchi Linardi’s journey proves that youth aren’t just impacted by the climate crisis — they’re leading the charge to fix it.

Discover how the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service has helped him amplify his impact:

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From Brazil to Alaska: One Voyager's commitment to beating climate change

Eduardo Marchi Linardi shows how empowering youth can shape climate policy and drive meaningful change on national and global levels.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · May 22

This #AANHPI Heritage Month, we spoke to Han Pham, founder of Badass Asian Women — a powerhouse community of Asian American women across Metro Atlanta — and a member of our #ObamaLeaders USA Program:
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Explore How one Obama Leader is creating space for AANHPI women

Han Pham is building connection, visibility, and civic engagement through her community-led work with Badass Asian Women.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · May 16

From touring an aircraft at O’Hare Airport to speaking with airport operations employees and learning about the roles that keep United soaring, Hyde Park Academy students got an inside look at what it takes to power a global airline during our latest Futures Series session!

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · May 9

First a president, now a pope… Chicago’s really out here changing the world one community leader at a time.

*This is not actually Pope Leo XIV… our legal team wants us to be clear.

President and Mrs. Obama during a Halloween event at the White House laugh joyfully at a baby dressed up as the Pope.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · May 7

Our Futures Series is all about showing students what’s possible. Jason’s story reminded them that greatness can come from anywhere—especially right here on the South Side of Chicago.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · May 7

Jason didn’t just talk design—he dropped gems on entrepreneurship, resilience, and dreaming big. 💡The students also got hands-on experience making their own shirts.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · May 7

Jason Mayden, Chief Design Officer for Jordan Brand, gave Hyde Park Academy students an unforgettable Futures Series session at Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center last month. 🧵

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · May 6

We're so grateful to the workers who are bringing the Obama Presidential Center to life in Chicago.

Want to learn more about the Obama Presidential Center? Visit: obama.org/presidential...

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