Obama Presidential Center dedication, grand opening livestreamed
Barack and Michelle Obama led a star-studded dedication of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's South Side, with the grand-opening livestream starting at 11 a.m. CT. The $850 million, 20-acre campus houses a museum that highlights Obama’s presidency and exhibits like "10 Letters a Day," but prioritizes community programming, public green space and civic leadership over a conventional archival presidential library. Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Joe Biden attended the dedication, and the center opens to the public on Juneteenth as a long-term hub for arts, education and community organizing on the South Side.
The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening! Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago.
Andrea Junker111Seeing the Obama Presidential Center come to life feels like a true full-circle moment. This isn’t just a building; it’s a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of community. It’s been a long journey, and watching you both bring this vision to life is truly inspiring. Can’t wait to visit! 🏛️✨
Wren Walker55congratulations!! the opening of The Obama Presidential Center is gonna be my Fourth of July this year... thanks for always offering us Hope.💜
Germaine32Congratulations, mr. Obama. Greetings from The Netherlands
PhillipUSA27President Obama, A majority of Americans miss your leadership. The type of leadership where sleep comes easier and not every single day is more fuked up than the last. Congrats on you deserved Center! 🇺🇸
Michelle Ringler26What a beautiful legacy. Congratulations to you, Michelle, and everyone who helped bring this vision to life. Chicago gained something truly special today.
bubbeo.bsky.social17Now THIS is a celebration!
Henry Mensch12what? no kid rock? I'm shocked! /s seriously, I'm sorry I o couldn't be there today to celebrate with you all.
gggreat.eurosky.social11Will be tuning in from Prague, Czech Republic. Have a great day, well deserved.
EdieC@momsresistance.bsky.social10Congratulations President...I so wish I could visit your center..I would take all of our grandkids with me! Thank you and Michelle for all that you did and for all that you continue to do.
Christine07919Deeply grateful to both of you. I remember the speech you gave at the DNC in 04(?). You inspired hope so strong that even in these times, I hang onto it. First Lady Michelle Obama is the epitome of strength, beauty and brilliance. Thank you for serving us so well. 🫶🏼
vageneregime💣🪖💄💅9Look at all that willing talent! One of the biggest perks to being loved by the American People? No Lee Greenwood or Kid Rock or Vanilla Ice necessary!
kat b fucking bitch fisher 🏳️🌈9Our family can’t wait to road trip from Ohio and experience your legacy and vision and the better angels of our American history.
Todders9Would love to be there today! You’ve been an icon of what leadership looks like. Will visit in the fall.
typecast2.bsky.social8What a great addition to a family visit to Chicago. Congrats Mr. President!
NATURES ASYLUM 🇨🇦8May many smiles, laughter, and joyful memories fill its halls. Congratulations. 💖 🇨🇦
Bill Thornbro8Congratulations, Mr. President. Enjoy this wonderful day! And in case I haven’t said it lately, Thank You Very Much! 💙
James, AKA Rebel Scum ✊8Congratulations, President Obama and everyone who helped! It's time to celebrate this incredible achievement!
kevin8Thank you for 8 wonderful years of leadership 💙
Justin Juerakhan7Congratulations. Having Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera there is absolutely a beautiful moment. You’re gonna have a nice celebration, Barack!!!!
SusanaDarkAngel6Well. This should shame Donald Trump. Barack Obama can get the Best of the Best to help him celebrate the opening of his Presidential Center. Trump couldn't even get Milli Vanilli.
JaneDzienDobry.bsky.social6This is do exciting! Thank you for bringing this beautiful campus to our city 🩷 Chicago loves the Obamas!
grammac.bsky.social5Congratulations! I hope it is a wonderful, uplifting experience for everyone.
Elizabeth R5If ever there were a time when Americans need a poignant reminder of what an intelligent, competent, compassionate and decent 2 term president can accomplish...this is that time. Congratulations President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. #ObamaPresidentialCenter
PhillipUSA4I just feel bad for all the other major stars who were turned down because of the huge numbers wanting to celebrate with you.
Oma-Rox6474.bksy.social4The place to be Today ! I am assuming it will be a packed Grand Opening. I am truly looking forward to visiting Chicago soon. The Obama Presidential Center is definitely number one on my list of places to see when I get there.
Eliza4Thank you, Mr. Obama, for all that have done for our country! Your leadership, compassion and commitment at the helm of our nation as President and Commander in Chief has made such a difference to all Americans. Well done!
JadeLove700🔷3President Bill Clinton❤️ was spotted in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood yesterday. So, we know he'll be there for the opening ceremonies. Looks like it's gonna be a great day for everyone who's been waiting for this day. Including me. Congratulations, President Obama! ❤️
Sheritha McKenzie3Some good news in America....yeah!
MissLady3So much respect for your continued contributions to we, the people. Thank you sir.
philipfrankenfeld.bsky.social3I kvell! My neighbors 1990-92 when they lived in East View Park condominiums in Hyde Park. I lived on 55th and Everett.
noahs-arc0602.bsky.social3Tomorrow again lets flood bluesky with Obama pictures
shaktidreaming.bsky.social2Congratulations and thank you! I am betting the orange menace’s walls are coated in ketchup seeing this allstar lineup. 😉
Mishunaie2Line-up of musical acts for this event only pwns the sad spectacle from trump's oldening show.
LL2Opened on my birthday! I will always remember! Congrats
erjhgeog.bsky.social2Congratulations, Mr. Presiden. Thank you and Michelle for everything you’ve done in the past
Crusader Explorer2Looking forward to watching live.
802nancy.bsky.social2Congratulations!! ❤️ I hope someday, I can get there to visit. Enjoy your day!
berniemaniac.bsky.social2A poster that's not very working class. Means a lot !
vincitamorpatriae.bsky.social2Congratulations President Obama and First Lady Michelle. Thank you for inviting all of us! The center turned out beautifully! A fine testament to the entire State of Illinois.
sandiaman.bsky.social2Congratulations Mr. President and thank you for all that you do!
Jeanot2Congratulations! My husband and I are planning a trip back east and your library is on our list of places to visit. We are so looking forward to seeing it. It looks wonderful. For today, enjoy your grand opening. It's been a long time coming and you've created a stunning space.
PatK2Congratulations! Wish I could be there! 💕
Anthony Kawalski2Stunning in every possible way imaginable.
nomeka.bsky.social2youtu.be/WOvSSC0UsPI?... Meaning of Life is Sharing; Love Life Knowledge Ressources
PrettyPrettyGood2Can’t express how much I wish my wife and I were there! Congratulations.
Former Presidents Biden, Bush, Clinton, and, obviously, Obama will attend the Obama Center opening today in Chicago.
Shola Hoon18Now if only they would issue a joint statement condemning Trump
LuftKraftPikk13The sane ones... and W too.
In short those who were President of all Americans, not just of oneself plus family.
upchuck66.bsky.social8Now, there’s something positive & reflective of our Democracy to which we can look forward!
davidkc.bsky.social6George W. Bush has to be one of the worst ex-presidents in my lifetime; totally worthless.
𝓢𝓬𝓸𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓣𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓹4Trump wasn't invited because they're afraid he'll try to put his name on the building.
deesnay3Good thing that Trump wasn't invited. He'd have demanded the center to be renamed to "The Trump & Obama Presidential Center".
experimental22.bsky.social2Glad to see that there won't be a turd in the punchbowl.
Dianne D2Keep the orange mess away from everything dignified. He simply doesn't know how to act in a social setting. He doesn't know how to act in any setting, how many times has he embarrassed himself on the world stage? Too many.
I can't get excited about the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. It feels like a relic of the past. It focuses on a kinder, gentler America when the current version is shape-shifting into an ugly monster. It's time to fight for our lives, not celebrate.
Mark Jacob44I'm enjoying most of the comments on this post. Yes, no one should steal anyone's joy. We need it. Folks who want to celebrate Obama should do so. Knock yourselves out. I'm just saying that while we celebrate the past, we need to spend most of our energy on the future, which is looking mighty scary.
jmatphins.bsky.social21Fighting comes in many forms. I think celebrating the goodness and dignity and benevolence of the presidency and specially Obama and what he stands for is a form of resistance to what has sullied and broken America in the present
Patricia13The government wins when they steal our joy. We can’t let fascists take our last vestiges of decency and humanity.
Jim Oviyach12I think we can do both, and sometimes it’s nice to have a reminder of what we can be.
2strong2silence.bsky.social10So blame your fellow white voters & leave us out of it. They did this. Once again you all are asking Barack & other Black folks to temper our joy & not celebrate ourselves to make you feel less guilty. The audacity never stops.
Citizen, Interrupted7But a live reminder of the possibilities is never a problem.
growingfamily.bsky.social7It inspires me. I’m excited about the library but I’m also ready to fight. I just hope more Americans are willing to work towards getting rid of these fascists.
I'm not Southern (or for everyone)6Maybe the celebration fuels the fire in some...and re-energizes folks running on empty.
emsc05.bsky.social6A day of the Obamas is just what my soul needs today. I will celebrate and relish it. Tomorrow I will be back to the fight for our lives.
Property of the State6So, celebrating & remember what the Obama administration accomplished & stood for is not appropriate right now is what I’m hearing you say? That’s ridiculous. 🤦🏻♀️ Now more than ever we need to remember who we are as a country and what is possible. We always need more positive energy in this world.
Jonathan4I’m excited about it… 🤷♂️
SaraSmirks4I'd be there if I could. We need to remember what we are fighting for.
Josh Crews4I think both are worth doing myself.
Freedom Fighter4On the flip, it’s one petty way to get under Trump’s skin to play with his ego. But is that all we’ve become? A “na- na” you don’t get a building, I do? Or “look at who played at my event vs. yours?” Still Trump deserves to have his face shoved in it.
Nonya Bidniss2We're all under immense chronic stress as our govt is turned against us. But if I was nearby I'd go see the center to give my psyche a break. Occasional self-care helps, imagining a country with a different character, forgetting we're surrounded by shitty people who gleefully caused this disaster.
Michael Markman2Part of the fight is a clear vision of what we are fighting for. Knowing how far we have fallen is not turning away from the task. It's a reminder of what we have lost and need to recapture.
TriciaPeace2I get what you’re saying but the difference is soooo stark between the competence vs the evil corruption. Some people need this shoved in their faces. It feels defiant against fascism to celebrate Obama’s Presidential Center.
Tree Servant2Just go on ahead and delete this post
I agree, it was sad in a way when I toured it. But it also gave me some inspiration and hope, reminding me that America is an ideal and a goal to work towards. A more perfect union.
