The only way this country lives up to its ideals is if you reach your full potential.

– President Obama, 2020

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Ten years later, President Obama reflects on why the night the Affordable Care Act meant more to him than the night he was elected.

April 20, 2020

How We’re Responding in This Time of Need

Yesterday, Obama Foundation Chief Executive Officer David Simas sent the message below to our email subscribers about our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’d… More

Mrs. Obama shares a message on International Women's Day

“I want every girl on this planet to have the same opportunities that I’ve had to pursue their education and their dreams. But right now, more than 98 million adolescent girls around the world are not in school. That’s why the Obama Foundation started the Girls Opportunity Alliance…” Read the full message +

March 23, 2020

Ten Years Later, A Look Back at the Affordable Care Act

By Louise Bernard, Director, Museum of the Obama Presidential Center As we see so many people step up during this uncertain… More

In honor of Black History Month, we're reflecting on Frederick Douglass' visit to Jackson Park during the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Jackson Park is preparing to repeat its historical role as a place of honor for America’s black icons as the site of the future Obama Presidential Center. During Black History Month and every month, we are constantly reminded that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.

Asked and Answered: Five-year-old tells President Obama she can’t wait to visit the Obama Presidential Center

In keeping with President Obama’s longstanding tradition of reading and responding to letters from the American people, we’re excited to share an adorable letter he received from five-year-old Pennsylvanian Cori Ryan. See for yourself +

February 18, 2020

NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago

With NBA All-Star weekend coming back to Chicago, you could be sure President Obama wouldn't miss it. Check out our highlights from the weekend below. Learn More

#BlackHistoryMonth is as much about the future as it is about the past. For Obama Fellow Aimée @EubanksDavis, it’s a time of hopefulness: "As a girl who grew up on the South Side of Chicago, I deeply believe in this city and its people, especially its emerging leaders." pic.twitter.com/DFt60HIYsz
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) February 10, 2020

.@CP3, @kevinlove, and @Giannis_An34 recognize that making lasting change starts by investing in our communities. Don’t have time to watch @BarackObama’s full conversation with them from All-Star weekend? Catch the highlights here.https://t.co/il9v6uHnnI
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) February 19, 2020

During #AllStarWeekend, @BarackObama sat down with @NBAonTNT to discuss the importance of anchoring the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago and how unique features—like a world-class athletic facility—will benefit our community. https://t.co/qcA0vAzKfy
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) February 18, 2020

“It’s about the South Side of Chicago. It’s about our neighborhood and community.”

Watch @MichelleObama share the vision for the Obama Presidential Center—and the personal reason the Obamas selected Jackson Park as its future home: pic.twitter.com/Lql9cSn7dZ
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) November 8, 2019

New Obama Presidential Center Renderings Released at the 2019 Summit!

Check out new renderings of the future Obama Presidential Center. Explore the renderings +

At the #ObamaSummit, @MichelleObama spent time with members of our community who are working to empower adolescent girls through education in countries like Peru, Uganda, and Vietnam.

Take a look at some special moments from the discussion. pic.twitter.com/hf4J4ZZi2p
— Girls Opportunity Alliance (@girlsalliance) November 15, 2019

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