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- Community Engagement
- Scholars
Jibreel Jalloh, a passionate civic leader and community organizer from Canarsie, Brooklyn, shares his challenges of addressing gun violence and environmental issues.
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- Community Engagement
- Leaders
Take a look at a few Obama leaders fighting for racial equality across the country.
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- Leaders
Obama Leaders are championing LGBTQIA+ rights, not just in celebration, but in action.
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- Community Engagement
- MBK Alliance
From Chicago to Nairobi, fathers and mentors share how parenting deepened their leadership and strengthened their communities.
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- Presidential History
- Alumni
Take a look at passage of DACA through the eyes of leader and Obama alum, Julie Chávez Rodriguez
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- Voyagers
- Sustainability
Eduardo Marchi Linardi shows how empowering youth can shape climate policy and drive meaningful change on national and global levels.
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- Leaders
- Changemakers
Han Pham is building connection, visibility, and civic engagement through her community-led work with Badass Asian Women.
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- Building the Center
- Sustainability
Celebrate Sustainability Month with us and take a look at the latest developments at the Presidential Center
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- Education
- Leaders
Kamala Avila-Salmon shares how inclusive storytelling drives cultural change, uplifts diverse voices, and fosters deeper human connection.
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- MBK Alliance
- Youth
See how eight young men from Chicago and Newark gain leadership skills and cultural insight during MBKA's exchange program in Brazil.
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- MBK Alliance
- Community Engagement

- Presidential History
- Sustainability
Take a look at three alumni advocating for a greener, cleaner climate across different sectors
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- Defending Democracy
- Chicago
Each year, The Obama Foundation’s Democracy Forum brings together leaders, activists, and changemakers to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing democracy today.
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- MBK Alliance
- Youth
Meet the MBK Alliance youth attending the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio, Texas.
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- MBK Alliance
- Obama Picks
March Madness is here—and we’re excited to continue our annual tradition of sharing President Obama’s Brackets. Check it out.
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- Alumni
- Changemakers
Explore the impact of the Clay Hunt Act a decade after its passage, as told by an Obama alumni
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- Community Engagement
- Chicago
Julia Perkins founded Studio Yogi to make wellness accessible for all. Here’s how!
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- Building the Center
- Education
As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to open its doors in 2026, our brand identity enters a new chapter.
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- Girls Opportunity Alliance
- Watch
See how Praize Productions, Inc. nurtures girls’ talent, self-expression, and life skills through performing arts.
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- Take Action
- Leaders
Discover how Royal Ramey’s Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program transforms lives, trains firefighters, and combats California’s wildfire crisis.
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- Defending Democracy
- Virtual Event
A 5-step guide to embracing pluralism, fostering connection, and engaging inclusively this holiday season.
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- Scholars
- Changemakers
Hear from Joséphine Goube on how her nonprofit, Sistech, helps foster connections between refugee women and professionals, breaking stereotypes and building mutual understanding
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- Take Action
- Quick Read
- Programs
- The Arts
The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.
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- The Arts
The Obama Foundation Futures Series exposes high school students to career pathways through intimate conversations with accomplished leaders.
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- First Look
- Building the Center
This unique partnership is the first of its kind and will feature digital media spaces and educational resources for kids and adults.
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- Watch
- Girls Opportunity Alliance
Watch how the Girls Opportunity Alliance supports girls through mentorship programs in Chicago.
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- Education
- Leaders
Meet 2023 United States Obama Leader Ryan Pavel, veteran, and CEO of Warrior-Scholar Project.
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- Youth
- Leaders
Learn how Ziad Ahmed built a successful company by listening to the next generation.
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- Equality
- Voyagers
Nick Kennedy, an Obama-Chesky Voyager, is advocating for the preservation of Indigenous culture.
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- Leaders
- Changemakers
Learn how Bethany Rivera Molinar is transforming her Texas neighborhood through community work.
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- Health & Wellbeing
- Scholars
DeKevious Wilson strengthens youth mental health through policy work.
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- Take Action
- Stories
Ways to support Maui and Lāhainā residents affected by wildfires.
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- Stories
- Presidential History
Then-Senator Obama’s Iowa Caucus Victory, 15 Years Later
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- Health & Wellbeing
- Chicago
These Chicago organizers want you to check in on your neighbor
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