Today, President and Mrs. Obama lifted up the work of Obama Foundation program and campaign alumni during the Grand Opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Those recognized embody the mission and values of The Foundation, and drive impact in America and around the world.
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- Replying to @ObamaFoundation⚖️Zuzanna Rudzinska-Bluszcz is the Former Deputy Justice Minister for Poland. She was also previously Ombudsman and the Coordinator for Strategic Litigation at the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights in Poland. She was an Obama Foundation Europe Leader in 2019.💊George Wang is the co-founder of Supporting Initiatives to Redistribute Unused Medicine, a nonprofit that donates unused medicine, providing more than two million prescriptions to more than 150,000 patients. He was an Obama Foundation United States Leader in 2024.
- The Obama Foundation repostedThe official opening of the Obama Presidential Center this week will double as one of the year’s most impressive all-star music gatherings. spinmagazine.com/2026/06/obama-…
- Fired up! Ready to go! We're live right now. Tune in → obama.org
00:00 - We are 30 minutes away from a global moment of music, meaning, and movement-building. Join the live broadcast; you don't want to be the only one missing from the group chat! → obama.org
00:00 - Tune in today! It’s time to open the Obama Presidential Center! The Grand Opening Ceremony starts at 11 a.m. CT. Tune in to the global livestream and be a part of history from wherever you are
- Today is Day One. No matter where you are in the world, you have a front-row seat to history. Tune in for unforgettable words to ignite your purpose and the legendary anthems to lift your spirits. Livestream the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony at 11 a.m. CT right
00:00 - Can @johnlegend serenade us every day? 🥺 Clear your calendar for tomorrow at 11 a.m. CT. History is streaming live here and at obama.org!
00:00 - Soundchecks are officially underway and the energy is building. The afternoon storm didn’t stop @temsbaby, and we’re so glad it didn’t! The big moment is happening at 11 a.m. CT, tomorrow, June 18. Will we see you online for the Grand Opening Ceremony livestream?
00:00 - At a time when it feels easy to focus on what divides us, the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening will be a reminder of what’s possible when communities come together and work for a common purpose. This will be a moment to bring families together, to share the emotion, the
00:00 - “I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I played Little League ball at O'Hallaren Park,” said John Roberson, executive vice president of the Obama Presidential Center. Thank you, Chicago Cubs for making this moment happen.
00:00 - Let us be clear: This is a generational moment! 🎶🎉 Your Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony line-up is here. Tell us in the comments who you are the most excited to see! 👇 Tune in to the livestream at 11 a.m. CT Thursday, June 18: obama.org/grandopening
- Love, care and artistry went into every inch of this campus, and today, President and Mrs. Obama had an emotional moment with the many men and women who worked for years to make the Obama Presidential Center a reality. They talked of pride, of meaning, and of coming home to the
00:00 - Opening the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago means so much to Michelle Obama - a full circle journey.
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