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Born August 4, 1961
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  1. Jun 5

    It's always great catching up with , and I'm grateful for everything he and his administration have done to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act. Let's keep working until every American has access to quality, affordable health care.

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    Great news folks: we hit record-high health care enrollment. 31 million people now have coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Couldn’t think of a better person to celebrate this milestone with than President Obama, so I gave him a call.
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  2. Jun 4

    On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we to honor those we’ve lost. As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, let’s not forget the other epidemic killing far too many Americans—and keep working to pass commonsense gun safety laws that will protect our communities.

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  3. Jun 3

    Coaches like Ernest Radcliffe are changing lives every single day. They understand how sports can help us build relationships, communicate better, and learn how to get back up when life knocks us down. Thanks for letting me stop by practice, Coach!

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  4. Jun 2

    Yesterday, I sat down with some of the Obama Presidential Center’s neighbors—local business owners who help hold the South Side of Chicago together. We talked about how the can catalyze more inclusive economic development and their hopes for the future.

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  5. Jun 2

    Michelle and I are excited to share our latest show from Higher Ground: We The People. Some of our favorite artists got together with amazing animators to remix civics—and the result is a lot better than what we had in school. Check it out on this July 4.

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  6. Jun 1

    It’s great to be back in my hometown and even better to spend some time with talented young people in Jackson Park. I’m proud of the Wolfpack for a terrific season, and for their leadership off the field as well. Thanks for letting me give a guest pep talk!

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    Surprise! just dropped by the Chicago Southside Wolfpack practice in Jackson Park — the site of the future Obama Presidential Center — to congratulate the youth football team on a great season.
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  7. Jun 1

    . has been a close advisor and a good friend for more than a decade. His new book, After the Fall, is a personal, timely look at how America has shaped the world we live in—for better and worse—and the importance of continuing to lead by example. It's a great read!

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  8. May 31

    On the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we remember all those who were killed and the survivors who bravely continue to share their stories so that we never forget this painful part of our history. Take a moment to learn about what happened:

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  9. May 31

    This Memorial Day, let’s remember the men and women who sacrificed everything for the people they served with and the country they loved. We owe them all an enormous debt of gratitude.

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  10. May 28

    . is way ahead of where I was at 23—and not just because he’s a better athlete. It was great talking with him about everything from our shared love of reading to how we can lift up the next generation of leaders.

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  11. May 26

    At today’s Leadership Forum, we’re talking about the amazing levels of activism we’ve seen since George Floyd was killed—and the need to reimagine policing and public safety. Join us live.

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  12. May 26

    The COVID-19 vaccines are a miracle of modern science, and getting one is the best way to protect yourself and your family. If you haven’t already, schedule an appointment near you at .

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  13. May 26

    At a time when so much of the debate around vaccinations and other public health measures has been politicized, this article offers a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives.

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  14. May 25

    When injustice runs deep, progress takes time. But if we can turn words into action and action into meaningful reform, we will, in the words of James Baldwin, “cease fleeing from reality and begin to change it.”

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  15. May 25

    Today, more people in more places are seeing the world more clearly than they did a year ago. It’s a tribute to all those who decided that this time would be different—and that they, in their own ways, would help make it different.

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  16. May 25

    George Floyd was murdered one year ago today. Since then, hundreds more Americans have died in encounters with police—parents, sons, daughters, friends taken from us far too soon. But the last year has also given us reasons to hope.

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  17. May 24

    On Wednesday, I’ll join activists, community leaders, and young people from the for a conversation about transforming tragedy into meaningful reform in the year since George Floyd's murder. Find out how you can join us live:

    NEW: Join President at our MBK Leadership Forum on Wednesday for a conversation about the unprecedented activism and action that has taken place in the year since George Floyd was killed, and the work that remains. Watch live at 3:30 p.m. ET:
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  18. May 24

    I recently spoke with a group of HBCU students who are helping folks in their communities get vaccinated. They’re doing amazing work, and have some great advice about how to answer questions and build trust.

    Obama and HBCU Health Care Students Talk Race, Vaccines, & Leadership
    Barack Obama chatted with HBCU health care students about race, vaccines, and the role Black caregivers play in their communities
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  19. May 21

    Spending time with young folks always makes me hopeful about the future. I had a great time catching up with South Shore students and talking about some of our plans for the Obama Presidential Center.

    After participating in a Black history classroom exchange program, students and discussed ideas for how can make the Obama Presidential Center a valuable resource for the Jackson Park community. (via )
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  20. May 17

    This month marks 60 years since the Freedom Riders bravely set out on two buses to challenge segregation in the South.   To mark this anniversary, the spoke with three of those freedom riders. I hope you’ll listen to their story: 

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