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"Pursue success. Do not falter. When you make it, pull somebody else up. Preserve our dream. Remember your life is richer when people around you have a shot at opportunity as well." — President Obama

Anok Yai is one of fashion’s favorite faces—a representative of her generation, of both Africa (where she was born) and the United States (where she was raised). As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, Yai opens up about her rise to model dominance and how she’s subverted expectations.

Trump can't deport everyone, but he is trying to hide those he can't deport out of the public eye. Today's "Receipts" from @crampell.bsky.social explains a recent DOJ memo which allows states to institutionalize people with disabilities, and what it means beyond what was published.

50+ years fighting for disability rights is under threat. A new DOJ opinion claims federal laws don't guarantee our right to live in communities over institutions (opposing Olmstead). We belong in our communities! tailsofaguidedog (IG) serves a #CupOfJoe of truth.

For decades, America hid away disabled children. Jennifer Senior's aunt Adele was one of them. In 2023, Senior wrote about Adele—who was institutionalized as a toddler because of an intellectual disability—and the life she could have lived.

"But I am not asking you to carry the past. I am asking you to build the future. I am asking you to stop seeing yourselves as citizens who must navigate a government built by others and start seeing yourselves as architects of the next 250 years." msmagazine.com/2026/06/18/w...

Michelle and I had fun surprising the first group of visitors to the Obama Presidential Center on Juneteenth. Come check it out!

Over the past year and a half I’ve heard from countless members of the disability community who feel targeted by this administration. They’ve seen their healthcare taken away through massive cuts to Medicaid, and now this opinion threatens to strip away their civil and human rights. 1/2

To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.

Michelle Obama: The lies about your birthright, your faith, your patriotism, the outrage when you stated the biological fact that if you'd had a son that he too would be black, yet you were unflappable at every turn, always focused.

To everyone who helped bring the Obama Presidential Center to life, thank you. Michelle and I are so grateful for all your dedication and hard work over the years. I got a little teary-eyed tonight thinking about my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.

📢 The Department of Education is shifting key special education and civil rights responsibilities to other agencies. AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social responded, calling the move “a dagger to the heart” of the department’s mission to protect the most vulnerable. Read her statement ⤵️

Yikes… this is how they’re trying to fix the algae problem… the birds don’t stand a chance…😕

A Michelle Obama Appreciation Post: I deeply admire your elegance, graciousness, beauty, accomplishments, relatability & effortless class. Thank you for being one of the greatest First Ladies of all time!🙏 Much ❤️ from one of your countless fans, Mar🐫

It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby—a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist—to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.

I miss these days

A few years ago, as he neared 85, David Hockney reflected on the concept of beauty and its place in a modern world. “The world is beautiful, and it’s also mad. People are mad. And I don’t think that’s going to change that much"

Republicans are complicit in the abuse, negligence, & trauma of our children. @pressley.house.gov served a steamy #CupOfJoe detailing why it is essential to close the Dilley Detention Facility. Here’s a petition to close it if you care to sign: actionnetwork.org/letters/mom-...

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support that Michelle has poured into me over the years. Her story — from her South Side roots to the White House and beyond — is a central part of the Obama Presidential Center.

“In his first column for Zeteo UK, acclaimed journalist and author Owen Jones looks at how the lie about immigrants pushed by British media and political elites is fueling the violence we see today.” 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Hawaii just passed the first state law in the country banning corporations from making political donations in state elections. Now a Koch-backed legal group is suing to overturn it. Big Money won't get out of our politics without a fight — one that we the people must win. (via @levernews.com)

At its best, public service connects expertise to the public good. Honored to moderate a conversation on that responsibility with Senators Kelly and Hickenlooper. Join us at 230 pm EDT today: bit.ly/4cWCaRB

The whole family is rocking tan and crème flawlessly! I see what you’re doing here, Barack! 😂😌 I can attest that this family is as kind and beautiful as they look in this pic! I miss them so much. ♥️ #SheShed #Pinks

Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and loved – from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey to Dilley Detention Center in Texas.

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It was great meeting with the talented folks who’ll be working at the Obama Presidential Center. We're excited to welcome everybody here soon!

Who you say you are, what you say you believe, your identity as a citizen of this country, are all on the table. “Are you prepared to stand and watch as Black political representation is erased? Do you not yet understand that this is also your fight if you have any hope of living in a democracy?”

Try to deny systemic racism after SCOTUS rulings on Alabama, Louisiana, & Virginia Symone Sanders Townsend co-host on MSNOW’s “The Weeknight” is dropping nothing but facts “Know your History”

Not gonna lie, this is a badass museum donation. 🇺🇸 Shonda Rhimes donated the Oval Office set from Scandal, the same one fictional President Fitzgerald Grant called home for seven seasons. Now it’s part of the Obama Presidential Center Museum

Democracy depends on informed citizens. Progress depends on trusted institutions. Both rely on a commitment to truth Looking forward to facilitating this event with a sublime group of leaders on the future of science, trust, and democracy Join us; bit.ly/4cWCaRB @couriernewsroom.bsky.social

Registration is OPEN for Share My Lesson’s Summer of Learning ☀️ Free, for-credit webinars on AI to support learning, literacy, wellness, civic engagement and more. Explore the lineup: sharemylesson.com/sol26

spending this time with Dolores Huerta was easily the highlight of my Election Night. a courageous, bold and inspiring woman — more than ever at 96 years young.

President Biden showing love to the paparazzi and fans leaving Jill’s book signing. Forever loved and missed & cherished. ♥️♥️♥️ #SheShed #Pinks

When María Lorena Ramírez won a 50-kilometer ultramarathon wearing traditional sandals and her trademark long skirt, people wanted to know why she didn’t wear modern running shoes. Her answer was simple: this is who I am. Four-time ultramarathon champion. She’s still running her own race. #SheShed

Michelle Obama's style was an expression of intention—lifting up new designers, and shopping where everyone shops. Joy. Color. Confidence. A reminder that no one gets to define beauty for you.

As President, I would read 10 letters a day sent to me by ordinary Americans. At the Obama Presidential Center, we’ll have some of the letters I read — and responded to — every night. I still get emotional reading them, and it’s one of my favorite exhibits.

From the Editorial Board: Deliberately undermining customs and immigration processing at O'Hare is unacceptable malpractice, Mr. Secretary.

American workers just took home their smallest share of the nation's wealth since 1947 — even as corporate profits soar. Why? This chart has the answer.

Corporations spend more than $1.5 billion a year on union-busting. That’s $1.5 billion they could have spent on higher wages, better benefits, and improving workplace safety. Remember: if they weren’t so scared of worker power, they wouldn’t fight so hard against unions.

Today marks 23 days until the Obama Presidential Center's Grand Opening — and for us, 23 makes us think of only one person: Michael Jordan. 1/3

UPDATE: After loud backlash, @KnoxSchools has put ‘ROOTS’, a Pulitzer-prize winning state book, back in schools. tennesseelookout.com/2026/05/26/k...

BOOM 💥 NEW: South Carolina Republicans saw the insane lines and slammed the brakes on another gerrymandering circus targeting Black voters and Jim Clyburn. S Carolina Dems made it clear: changing maps after voting already started is crazy work!

I saw chaos inside and outside of the ICE detention center Delaney Hall today. Detainees protesting the lack of due process, the disgusting food and poor treatment while their families and advocates stood outside calling for help. 1/4

I didn’t know about the earliest origin of Memorial Day until I was a grown-ass man —because some folks didn’t want us to. 2021: Memorial Day organizers cut the mic of retired Lt Col Kemter as he discussed how formerly enslaved Americans exhumed remains of soldiers to give them proper burials. 🧵

Again, please share. In every aspect of American history you will run smack dab into the critical contributions of Black people. It’s not Black history. It’s American history. Trying to erase it is a fool’s errand. We live it every day. time.com/5836444/blac...