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Third annual Forum brought together hundreds of experts, thought leaders, and emerging changemakers from across the world to explore how to disagree and still find common ground

Rahshiene Taha and Emily Bittner bring extensive experience that will advance the Foundation’s local and global initiatives

President Barack Obama will deliver a keynote address on the necessity of pluralism for democracy to succeed

The Alliance will support 11 Chicago-based and 15 international organizations that work to empower adolescent girls

Changemakers were chosen from a competitive pool of more than 6,000 applicants across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States

World-Renowned Ethiopian-American Artist and Activist Julie Mehretu’s Vision is Now Part of a Public Art Display at the Center to Inspire Visitors and the Surrounding South Side Community

Recipients show notable interest in public health, particularly mental health, after graduating high school during the COVID-19 pandemic

New Renderings Feature the Athletic Center’s Regulation-Size NBA Basketball Court, Exercise Equipment, and Training Spaces, Alongside Multi-Purpose Spaces for Community Activities

Foundation Donates $4 Million to Create a Highly Inclusive, Adaptable Playground at Midway Plaisance – The First of its Kind in the City of Chicago

President Obama to visit Chicago for a first look at a demo of the ‘Power of Words’ – a digital media exhibit planned for the Obama Presidential Center Museum

Today marks one decade of My Brother’s Keeper creating pathways to opportunity and building brighter futures for boys and young men of color

33 Chicago-based organizations each received $30,000 grants to create and expand spaces and programming for boys and young men of color

The Center’s Democracy in Action Lab will bring together community members and Foundation program participants to be inspired and empowered to change their world

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Obama Foundation Taps Diverse Leaders to Design & Build its Programs & Athletic Center - Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Announces New Initiative to Support Boys and Young Men of Color Across the Country - Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance to Invest $1M in Chicago-Based Organizations Supporting Boys and Young Men of Color This Summer - Obama Foundation

President Obama Reconnects With Edith Childs, the Inspiration Behind “Fired Up, Ready To Go!”

The emerging leaders will join three 35-member regional cohorts representing Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe and convene with President Obama in June

The Obama-Chesky Scholarship supports students interested in pursuing public service careers with an academic scholarship, exposure to travel, and connections to a network of leaders

The Leaders USA program will scale the Obama Foundation’s efforts to train emerging leaders across the United States

Offers First Look at Iowa Artifacts That Will Be Part of Obama Presidential Center Museum Collection

President Obama to announce a new program that will scale efforts to train emerging leaders across the U.S. at the Obama Foundation’s first-ever Democracy Forum

Obama Foundation Announces Agenda, Speaker Lineup for its First-Ever Democracy Forum

Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney Announce Collaboration to Support Adolescent Girls’ Education and Help End Child Marriage

President and Mrs. Obama Return to Chicago and Surprise Students at South and West Side Events, Discuss Importance of Youth Leadership and Finding Passion

Michelle Obama Announces New Obama Foundation Girls Opportunity Alliance Campaign to Inspire Everyone to Get Involved in Girls’ Education and Empowerment

The Obama Foundation Opens Applications for its Global Leaders Program