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The Obama Foundation is a living, working start-up for citizenship — an ongoing project for us to shape, together, what it means to be a good citizen.

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  1. Sep 2

    From marching in the Chicago Pride and Bud Billiken Day Parades, to attending , Pilsen Fest, and more, take a look back at a beautiful summer we spent together with our neighbors.

    Summer in Chicago
    From marching in the Chicago Pride and Bud Billiken Day Parades, to attending Lollapalooza, Pilsen Fest, and more, take a look back at a beautiful summer we spent together with our neighbors.
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  2. Aug 30

    Yesterday, the and spent an afternoon serving the South Side Chicago community. Hear how it felt to give back to the community where got his start:

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  3. Aug 29

    Hear it directly from Chicagoans: and community leaders explain what building the Obama Presidential Center means for the South Side of Chicago.

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  4. Aug 28

    “This is where I came to the belief that when you involve people and engage people and empower people that good things happen.”— during a surprise visit to thank community members for their support and input in the building process for the Obama Presidential Center.

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  5. Aug 28

    “I got my start right here…This is where I learned how to work in communities. This is here I came to the believe that when you involve people and engage people and empower people good things happen.” — about the South Side of Chicago. Watch:

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  6. Aug 28

    LIVE: President is surprising community members to say thanks for their support and input on plans for the Obama Presidential Center:

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  7. Aug 27

    We want to help people everywhere change their communities for the better. That’s why we’re proud to announce the at and —get to know these incredible community leaders from around the world:

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  8. Aug 26

    “Civic participation over a lifetime, working in neighborhoods and communities and service of all kinds...will strengthen America's civic purpose.” —Senator John McCain In his lifetime of public service, John McCain led by example. Today, our thoughts are with the McCain family.

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  9. Aug 24

    The application for the Obama Foundation Spring 2019 Internship is now open—know a student who should apply? Share this link with them:

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    Aug 22

    Joining the inaugural class has been incredible; gained more support for the work we do in our communities, and to focus on a brighter future together. is opening application for the next class, and this is a huge opportunity!!! Apply away!

    Today, we opened applications for the 2019 class of . Meet the 2018 class and find out more about what we look for in a Fellow:
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    Aug 22

    Seeing these faces again reminds me how much I’ve learned and how many inspiring people I’ve met as one of the first . Now the is recruiting its next cohort. I hope many of the fab community leaders I know will apply.

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    Today, we’re opening applications for the second class of —a unique opportunity to elevate and support rising leaders who are working alongside their communities to solve important public problems in creative ways. Apply here:
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    Aug 22

    Last year, I was selected to be one of the first —and the experience has been nothing short of transformational. The is opening applications for their second class.

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    Today, we’re opening applications for the second class of —a unique opportunity to elevate and support rising leaders who are working alongside their communities to solve important public problems in creative ways. Apply here:
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    Aug 21

    Earlier this year, I was selected to be one of the first -an amazing opportunity for hands-on training, resources, and leadership development. is opening applications for their second class. Check out the program and apply:

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    Today, we’re opening applications for the second class of —a unique opportunity to elevate and support rising leaders who are working alongside their communities to solve important public problems in creative ways. Apply here:
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  14. Aug 21

    Today, we opened applications for the 2019 class of . Meet the 2018 class and find out more about what we look for in a Fellow:

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  15. Aug 21

    Today, we’re opening applications for the second class of —a unique opportunity to elevate and support rising leaders who are working alongside their communities to solve important public problems in creative ways. Apply here:

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  16. Aug 20

    Big change starts at home. See how the is helping young people tackle the problems they’re passionate about solving in Chicago:

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  17. Aug 18

    Today, we reflect on the lesson Kofi Annan shared with us at the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa convening: that one is never too young to lead, or too old to learn. A leader since his youth, a learner till his passing, we mourn the loss of our friend.

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  18. Aug 16

    Earlier this summer, spoke in Johannesburg, South Africa. Meet the he mentioned in his speech—and get a glimpse into the amazing work they’re doing:

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  19. Aug 14

    After gun violence changed his life, Antonio Davis overcame unimaginable obstacles to create extraordinary works of art and inspire his community on the South Side of Chicago:

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  20. Aug 13

    Another year of fun marching with our neighbors on the South Side at the Bud Billiken Parade this weekend! Take a look:

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