Happy 65th birthday from so many of us who have been part of your journey, and who were thrilled to celebrate our legacy and vision at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

Happy birthday, President @barackobama.bsky.social! MBK wishes you another year filled with hope, love, and light. Take a look at what our MBK Ambassadors sent over to President Obama for his special day!

Happy birthday, President @barackobama.bsky.social! With the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, we think your 65th year was one of your most special…if we do say so ourselves!

A few seconds of hope to encourage you today.

When Cheryl Durst visited the Obama Presidential Center recently, she told a story about the meaning of place, and how changing our position can change our perspective.

Legendary reader @levarburton.bsky.social helped us open the Obama Presidential Center branch of the Chicago Public Library during opening weekend by sharing a favorite book with some of our very first library visitors.

A new school year brings new opportunities to make a difference. President Obama is consistently inspired by America’s young people and the way they don’t wait for an invitation to create change. How will you #BringChangeHome this year?

Still basking in the glow of Chicago’s historic @wnba.com All-Star Game. Check out the moment when President @barackobama.bsky.social surprised a group of young girls participating in the WNBA’s Changemaker Day.

President @barackobama.bsky.social’s summer reading list is here 📚 This year, President Obama is inviting all of you to come read these picks at the Obama Presidential Center, and we invited a few book lovers to share their first reactions. What are you reading first?

Hope can look like listening. Save these moments of inspiration for a day when you need it.

Come to campus and connect to community! That's the message from our neighbor Davis Turner, a student at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park. We can't wait for you to join us for all the talks, gatherings, dance parties, movies and more that are bringing the Obama Presidential center to life.

In June, when we debuted the first official portrait of President and Mrs. Obama at the Obama Presidential Center Museum, the world went wild for the story of how Michelle Obama had long hoped to collaborate with renowned artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, and how deeply the experience moved Crosby.

Somewhere a kid is growing up into the future we're building. Let's make it full of hope.

You never know who you’re going to see at the Obama Presidential Center.

Guess who we spotted on campus today?

Tafari’s Kitchen honors Chef Tafari Campbell’s warmth, creativity, and care – from the food and spirit of the space to a portrait painted by artist Kate Capshaw.

Each one of us has a role to play in our shared story of progress, and this summer we’re asking you to tell yours in our “You Are America” celebration. For Tamika Catchings — who celebrates her birthday today —that means working to make America more full of opportunity for young people.

There’s nothing like a choir to get you fired up! Michelle and I enjoyed this beautiful performance from the Uniting Voices Chicago during the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

A month ago, we opened the Obama Presidential Center and it’s been great seeing folks from all over Chicago and the world make this campus their own.

The second conversation at the Silver Room Symposium explored how artists preserve democracy by protecting culture, expanding representation, and creating spaces where communities can see themselves reflected.

Yesterday, we welcomed cultural leaders, artists, historians, and neighbors to the Obama Presidential Center for the Silver Room Symposium, an afternoon of reflection, connection, and conversation about the role archives, art, and changemaking play in preserving democracy.

Chicago at the epicenter of the world? We're ready! Obama Administration alum and Chicago native Vincent Casillas talks about how he can’t wait for the community to make the Obama Presidential Center their own.

Recently, Michelle Obama reflected on these singular White House moments, and shared how the miniatures make her feel today.

Congratulations to Obama Foundation staffer Vanessa Beene on her beautiful engagement at Jackson Park! We love your celebration photos at the Obama Presidential Center.

We are thrilled to partner with Chicago Sky to extend the impact of @wnba.com All-Star Weekend far beyond the court. We love our sports in Chicago and are proud to welcome influential voices from sports, business, media, technology and community at the Obama Presidential Center.

We find common ground by opening our hearts, and our minds... Something to consider as you head into the weekend.

Come dance! Join us for live sets by DJ Lady D and Jesse De La Peña to celebrate Chicago House Music from 2-4 p.m. on the John Lewis Plaza. Get in the groove with us today, and head to Chosen Few Picnic, right here in Jackson Park, tomorrow!

Before the Silver Room Block Party, pause to reflect and connect. Join us July 17 at the Obama Presidential Center for a symposium celebrating history, art, and community.

To mark the 250th anniversary of America’s declaration of independence, the Obama Presidential Center will host “You Are America.”

"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