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Joined March 2007
Born August 4, 1961

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  1. As part of the , moms like Dr. Mwansa Ketty Lubeya are answering the call for change—and raising the next generation of leaders while they’re at it.

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    May 6

    Congratulations, Meghan and Harry! Barack and I are so thrilled for both of you and can't wait to meet him.

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  3. May 1

    Happy , everybody! I'm proud of every student out there who's taking the next step in their education. It's the best thing you can do for yourself and your future.

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  4. Apr 30

    Condolences to the family of John Singleton. His seminal work, Boyz n the Hood, remains one of the most searing, loving portrayals of the challenges facing inner-city youth. He opened doors for filmmakers of color to tell powerful stories that have been too often ignored.

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  5. Apr 30

    Congratulations to the new class of Fellows! Their work in every region of the globe is already making the world better, and I hope this experience helps them make an even bigger impact.

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  6. Apr 28

    For thirty-six years, Richard Lugar proved that pragmatism and decency work—not only in Washington but all over the world. Michelle and I send our warmest sympathies to his family and all those who had the privilege of knowing this American statesman.

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  7. Apr 23

    Dominique’s story is a reminder to us that where you’re from shouldn’t define what you can achieve. I’m proud of her and all students striving for a better future.

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  8. Apr 22

    This generation of climate activists is tired of inaction, and they've caught the attention of leaders all over the world. So while this challenge is only getting more urgent, they show us the kind of action it'll take to meet this moment.

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  9. Apr 22

    And in the U.S., 13-year old of New York, 13-year old of Denver, and 16-year old of Minneapolis are some of the young people leading the fight at home. I hope more of us will follow their example.

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  10. Apr 22

    I met 23-year-old in Berlin earlier this month. Luisa, the organizer behind the student movement in Germany, says, “It’s our future and we’re not going to stop fighting for it.”

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  11. Apr 22

    They're people like 16-year-old , whose protests at Swedish parliament sparked a movement. Inspired by Greta's action, Fridays for Future brought together more than a million strikers on every continent last month to demand action on climate.

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  12. Apr 22

    Young people all over the world are leading the way in the fight to protect our planet because they know their future depends on it. This Earth Day, I want to celebrate the courageous, committed young leaders who are stepping up to save the one planet we've got.

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  13. Apr 21

    To all who celebrate today, happy Easter from our family to yours! On this day of rebirth and renewal, let’s recommit to love and serve our brothers and sisters, especially those in need, in every way we can. Have a great day, everybody.

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  14. Apr 21

    The attacks on tourists and Easter worshippers in Sri Lanka are an attack on humanity. On a day devoted to love, redemption, and renewal, we pray for the victims and stand with the people of Sri Lanka.

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  15. Apr 15

    Notre Dame is one of the world’s great treasures, and we’re thinking of the people of France in your time of grief. It’s in our nature to mourn when we see history lost – but it’s also in our nature to rebuild for tomorrow, as strong as we can.

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  16. Apr 14

    Congratulations, Tiger! To come back and win the Masters after all the highs and lows is a testament to excellence, grit, and determination.

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  17. Apr 12

    Another good story worth sharing: From one "kid from Akron" to a new generation of Akron kids, some remarkable early achievements at . Great work, —and even better work by those students. Proud to be a witness to their success:

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  18. Apr 10

    From a big NBA fan, congrats to future Hall of Famers Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki—not just all-time greats but class acts, too.

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  19. Apr 6

    In just a few minutes, I’m taking the stage at the Town Hall Europe for a conversation about how to best support civic leaders carrying out good work across the continent. I hope you’ll tune in live at .

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