We expect this to be the kind of museum that makes Chicago and the South Side proud.
– President Obama, 2018
September 7, 2018
Face to Face with the Fellows: Melissa Malzkuhn
Melissa Malzkuhn grew up in a third-generation-signing deaf family. However, not all deaf children have early sign language acquisition and an immersive literacy experience. Through her digital media space, Motion Light Lab, she’s reinventing the storybook and building immersive apps for deaf children to change that. Read her full story +
September 4, 2018
Face to Face with the Fellows: Keith Wattley
Obama Fellow, Keith Wattley, started Uncommon Law to provide people convicted of serious crimes the counseling and support they need to get back on track after release. Read his full story +
August 23, 2018
Now Hiring: Interns
Applications are now open to join our team as an intern in Chicago or Washington, DC during the Spring of 2019. Apply now +
August 21, 2018
2019 Obama Foundation Fellowship Applications Open Now!
Applications for the 2019 Fellows class are now open. We’re looking for 20 rising stars from around the world who are working alongside their communities to solve important public problems in creative and powerful ways. Learn more here +
Using his artwork as a celebration of the human spirit and as an example of the positivity that can arise from adversity, Antonio Davis inspires children in his community to contribute in unique, meaningful ways.
August 8, 2018
Announcing the Community Leadership Training Day
The Community Leadership Training Day is a one and a half day, introductory training that is designed for young people — ages 18 to 25 — who want to get involved in their community, but, don’t know where to start. The Training Days will be hosted in Oakland, CA; Dallas, TX; and Oklahoma City, OK. Learn more here.
We're launching a story collection archive to preserve your memories from 2008. Learn how to submit your story right here.
July 14, 2018
Leaders: Africa program kicks off in South Africa
200 young leaders from across Africa came together to exchange ideas and inspire each other. Explore highlights from the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa convening in Johannesburg earlier this month.
June 19, 2018
On the ground at the Chicago Community Conversation
We hosted our first-ever Chicago Community Conversation to bring together people doing incredible work for communities throughout the City. See more from the day here.