Stories of Hope
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All stories of hope- The Arts
- Obama Picks
Check out President Obama’s summer list of top picks: books and music.
Learn more- Voyagers
- Global Reach
Explore Liza Zaruba's Summer Voyage, and learn how she plans to apply her new health care skills back in Chicago.
Learn more- Presidential History
- The Arts
Meet the minds behind the design, voice, and digital strategy for the Obama campaign and White House.
Learn more- First Look
- Building the Center
See the plans for the 45,000-square-foot multipurpose athletic and events facility coming to the Obama Presidential Center.
Learn moreChangemakers
All changemaker stories- Youth
- Scholars
Find out what Obama Scholars and Voyagers are learning from our alumni.
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- Voyagers
Meet recipients of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service or learn how you can apply to be in the next cohort!
Learn more- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
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- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more- Equality
- Alumni
Get to know several LGBTQIA+ Obama alumni building power in their communities
Learn more- Leaders
- Michelle Obama
We marked the fifth anniversary of the Leaders program where it all began.
Learn moreBuilding the Center
All building the center stories- Building the Center
- Chicago
The Museum Building at the Obama Presidential Center has reached its final height of 225 feet.
Learn moreGet a sneak peek at a four-story digital wall that will celebrate the “Power of Words” and pay homage to the first digital President.
Learn moreExplore the Center’s environmentally sustainable designs, from buildings to gardens.
Learn more- Building the Center
- Chicago
Learn how we're getting local residents involved in the building trades.
Learn moreChicago
All Chicago stories- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Chicago
See how Girls in the Game is empowering girls through sports programming to develop their health, leadership, and life skills.
Learn more- Youth
- The Arts
See how the students explored expression and possibilities at EXPO Chicago.
Learn moreFind out how 14 organizations will expand their programing and impact.
Learn moreAhead of her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, hear how one Obama Leader leverages the power of music to educate, entertain, and heal her community.
Learn moreDefending democracy
All defending democracy stories- Event
- Defending Democracy
Learn how you can help foster global democracy and civic engagement.
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- Barack Obama
- Defending Democracy
- Barack Obama
Hear President Obama share his vision for the internet in this keynote address at Stanford University.
Learn more- Defending Democracy
- Leaders
This week in Berlin, Germany, President Obama sat down with 18 alumni of our leadership programs from across Europe for a roundtable conversation about the importance of nurturing democracy.
Learn moreObama picks
All Obama picks- The Arts
- Obama Picks
Check out President Obama’s summer list of top picks: books and music.
Learn more- Michelle Obama
- Obama Picks
Now you can make the former first lady’s holiday favorite at home!
Learn moreSee how the President's predictions panned out!
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- Barack Obama
Celebrate your Valentine today with one of our downloadable cards!
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- Barack Obama
Compare brackets and find out how President Obama’s predictions panned out.
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