Some days feel slow, and some things take time. Keep on going 🌱

Hope isn’t blind optimism — it arises in the face of uncertainty. If you look at our history, we’ve gone through some rough patches. But we tend to come out on the other side of them stronger than before.

Happy Earth Day! President Obama reminds us that we all have a duty to protect our planet, and "to leave the world a little bit better for the next generation." What actions are you taking to fight climate change?

”The only time we shouldn't feel any doubt is if we're doing stuff that we've done before and we know we're good at. If we're growing, if we're stretching, inevitably there's going to be moments of doubt.” — President Obama

Driving by? Check out our new marquee!

”Realize you're not by yourself in doing this work.” — President Obama

In case you need some encouragement to keep on chasing your dreams, here's some advice from President Obama.

”It is remarkable to see the progress that's been made.” — President Obama

When MBK Ambassador Delaney Jennings (MBK Youngstown) met with Barack Obama in D.C., he asked a powerful question: how do you create real change in your community? 📈 Take a listen to President Obama’s response— and then tell us: how do you foster change in your own community? 🌱

”The only time we shouldn't feel any doubt is if we're doing stuff that we've done before and we know we're good at. If we're growing, if we're stretching, inevitably there's going to be moments of doubt.” — President Obama

Today’s the birthday of Chicago’s first Black mayor, Harold Washington, a man who was more than a trailblazer — a unifier rare in big-city politics. He inspired a generation of changemakers, including a young Barack Obama, to address challenges by bringing people together.

“We wanted to send a signal to every young person who’s growing up on the South Side that you matter just as much as folks on the North Side.” — President Obama

“There was an equality on the (basketball) court that wasn't always apparent in other aspects of life.” — President Obama

Here’s a message of hope from President Obama as we head into the weekend.

“It's okay to feel a little bit uncertain. That's part of the process of advancing society.” — President Obama

“There is no room you don't belong in.” — President Obama

Who's visiting Chicago this summer? 👀

“We all have moments of doubt if we're pushing to do new things or hard things. The only time we shouldn't feel any doubt, is if we're doing stuff that we've done before, and we know we're good at.” — President Obama

Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Museum tickets go on sale May 6. For access to a ticket pre-sale, become a member today: https://tinyurl.com/23sb5hk7

Happy Easter! Inside the museum, we’ll honor a longstanding White House tradition thanks to a contribution from Diane Johnson, an educator-librarian, who donated these keepsake eggs from the 2014 Easter Egg Roll after using them to teach students about the Obama Administration.

Happy birthday, Dr. Maya Angelou! Angelou's poetry reminded generations of women that they are capable, beautiful, and unstoppable.

Signs like this were carried in the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled to Memphis to stand with the marchers. Together, they fought for economic and labor justice. On this day in 1968, Dr. King was assassinated doing that work.

The Obama Presidential Center announces teen sports programs that bring change home! Basketball and volleyball experiences with @AfterSchoolMttrs are coming to Home Court for South Side high schoolers aged 14-18! To apply, click here: https://bit.ly/3PMpvrm

Chag Sameach! This is the story of the first presidential Seder, a moment so central to the Obama Administration’s time in the White House that the tradition is being honored with one of four custom miniature rooms at the Obama Presidential Center Museum.

Win 2 tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Ceremony 6/18 in Chicago! Enter by 4/5 → obama.org/visit/grand-opening/sweepstakes/ (No contribution necessary to win. Void where prohibited. Ends 4/5/26. Approx. prize value: $2,000. See Official Rules at obama.org/visit/grand-opening/sweepstakes/rules

In this season of new beginnings, we're reminded of Mrs. Obama's beautiful vision for the Obama Presidential Center.

Today would have been Alice Wong's 52nd birthday. A trailblazer for disability justice, Alice built platforms and spaces where disabled people were seen and celebrated. Her mission lives on through many she inspired, including Obama Leaders Sandy Ho and Ryan Easterly.

Girls Opportunity Alliance spent time in New York for the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women–the world’s largest annual gathering on gender equality. Take a look at what they’ve been up to! 🌎 #CSW70

The day the Affordable Care Act passed was one of my proudest moments as president, because it meant that millions of Americans would have access to health care, some for the first time.

Sixteen years ago,  President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, expanding health coverage to millions of Americans and changing countless lives. For Adam Hoyer, this story isn’t abstract. It’s personal.

This weekend marks the beginning of Spring. A perfect moment for a reminder from Mrs. Obama: "We can be whatever we dream." 🌱🌷

Eid Mubarak! We hope your celebrations are as joyful as this one from 2016, when President Obama greeted guests during the Eid al-Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House.

@barackobama.bsky.social's bracket is set. What do you think of his picks? Good luck to all of the athletes competing and the young men from MBK Alliance getting a peek into careers in sports.

In Shigeaki Mori, a Japanese atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima, President Obama saw the best of humanity, even while reflecting on one of our darkest chapters. Mori died Sunday at age 88.

Former President v. Future MVP. Who wins? All of us. Want to learn more about Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center? Visit obama.org today.

Introducing our new Did You Know? series … a fun way to share stories, history, and little-known facts from our team. Today’s fact: former President Obama’s Irish roots trace back to the village of Moneygall, Ireland 🇮🇪.

Any guesses, fam?

We are 100 days away from the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony, which will be livestreamed around the world! Our campus opens to the public on June 19, 2026.

Today, Michelle and I are proud to announce that we will be hosting the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th in Chicago, and welcoming the public on June 19th. We can’t wait for you to visit. Go to obama.org to learn more.

Hope has a new home: On the South Side of Chicago, the Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated June 18, and the campus will open to the public June 19. It will be a place for all of us to come together to Bring Change Home. Sign up for tickets and updates at Obama.org.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to expanding justice, opportunity, and civic participation in America. From South Carolina roots to national leadership, his voice helped shape the civil rights movement across generations. Today we remember his legacy and the path he helped open.

👨🏽‍🎨🪡👩🏿‍🔧🐝👷👩🏼‍🏫🧑🏾‍🍳We are partnering with SO MANY talented neighbors as we get ready to open the Obama Presidential Center.👨🏿‍💼🖊️🧑🏼‍🏭🪧🧑🏽‍🌾🪚🌷

On expedition in Antarctica, climate activist Luisa Neubauer sees the continent as a place of hope and a “very important reminder of what is possible if people come together, striving for peace, and the protection of our planet.” Neubauer was a 2020 Obama Europe Leader

"When people set aside their differences, even for a moment, to work in common effort toward a common goal; when they struggle together, and sacrifice together, and learn from one another -- then all things are possible." - Some weekend inspo from President Obama on connection and community.

Great art inspires reflection. Our new Museum building in Jackson Park features a granite “You Are America” façade. Inspired by Barack Obama’s 2015 remarks in Selma: “The most powerful word in our democracy is ‘We.’” A reminder that America belongs to all of us. #YouAreAmerica

Happy President’s Day to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama!

THIS 👇 "You're not alone in being able to figure out how we push back and come up with new solutions."

Due to popular demand, we’re back with more Valentine’s love. It’s giving 2008…It’s giving hope and change…It’s giving need-to-send-this-to-someone-right-now. Share it with a special person in your life. 💙P.S. Let us know if this worked 😉

MBK Ambassador Justin Harris is spending his winter helping bring the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to millions nationwide watching from home. As an intern with NBC Sports, he is seeing firsthand how the magic happens and the hustle behind every podium-worthy moment.

The great presidents of our country dared not only to dream of a better America, but to realize those dreams. This President’s Day weekend, this timeless reflection from President Obama on President Kennedy encourages us all to help realize our dreams.