Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with Juneteenth ceremony

zerocrossing109

I miss having humans in the White House.

Jadeabliss - 🪷 “No one let go of anyone’s hand.”🪷84

Love that there’s a public library on the campus!! Hope the kiddos let their curiosity and imaginations soar!!

Goose Sorensen50

The best! thank you Guys for being everything you are! Much love from Wyoming!

ELIZE45

That's amazing! Reading to kids is the best way to spark a lifelong love of learning. Can't wait to see the new library branch come to life! 😊

Gomer43

Wasn't it Lincoln who said something to the effect of "a man never stands so tall as when they stoop to help a child"? What you're doing with your Center is a true legacy and shining example of how we make America truly great, not just great for our own egos. Thank you and Semper Fi!

Overdone43

A POTUS that can actually read...🥲

*Şüpřęmė*Ħêğēmǒñ*J☭Đ39

I love that you with class and dignity, completely upstaged Trump‘s ufc birthday without even trying. The performances were a-listers. The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bono and The Edge, John Legend and Common, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Eddie Vedder, Tems, and Marc Anthony.

END OLIGARCHY!35

Sir,... (and I don't use that title unless truly deserved).... You were an inspiration to a nation.... Your presence in the White House is truly missed.....

Radioman4930

Amazing leadership still continues today and always under former president Obama along with his amazing wife Michelle whom both help keep America as WOKE as possible in every speech and lecture they both give to all etc

PaSandy26

A branch of the public library IN a Presidential Library. Simple, yet brilliant.

💙🟧🇺🇸Carma 🦋 Karma 🫶🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦26

This is so awesome! Where the Wild Things Are, my favorite book, when I was that age. I carried the book with me to school and read it on the way. I would bring it home after school and read it on the way home. The Obama Presidential Center, definitely on my bucket list. Thank you, Barack&Michelle

🫍ᑭᒪᗩIᑎ ᒍᗩᑎE🫈20

So pure and joyful! Let the rumpus begin! 👹

Denver Jen19

A wonderful couple being good humans. Thank you for being who you are.

Fiona🍊Fights🍊Fascism19

This is Presidential. This is what real presidents, and their first ladies, do...They contribute to the betterment of society and humanity in general. The current POTUS is about as presidential as the algae in the reflecting pool

Endicott Author18

This is something our current President would never do.

Randy18

That's so exactly awesome thanks....

jazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous17

Those two sure know how to make clothes look good

Dan 🔵🌊🇺🇸16

Where the Wild Things Are was one of my favorite books as a kid. Love this.

lnhull.bsky.social15

Why do you keep making me cry? God love you.

MeteorBlades14

Do you think Donald Trump has ever read a single book to ANY kids, including his own?

Manisha Pundir14

Libraries are places of radical hope: spaces where anyone, regardless of who they are, can walk in and discover an entirely new world.

Cooler Heads Prevail13

My favorite book read by my favorite people. ❤️

jasonhill1.bsky.social12

Now THAT is presidential behaviour.

Patrick Prunty12

The Obama’s are a national treasure. The current pedophile leader could not do this. He would make it all about him and not the children.

Tommy O'Malley 💙12

God, do we miss you.

Liz in CAL 🦋💙🦋12

I'll be visiting the OPC soon!! From California, with love! 💙 😊

Kunal11

I am missing this golden opportunity as I am living miles away from Chicago. Those who are residents of that place should avail this opportunity of Chicago public library

Ralph Gottlieb11

Wow. How can anyone not love that video.

Maria ✨️10

Thank you and congratulations! This event has renewed my hope for our future as a country. I can't wait to visit.

James F Ford10

More than a good President. Underneath that, Obama is a very good man.

Bonnie aka PoppyLatte10

That is awesome! You two are the absolute best! 💖

justiceisnot4all.bsky.social9

This is what Presidents and 1st ladies do!

Degenerative AI9

This is what class looks like.

Miss Bondage9

Their little faces! This moment is going to pave the future for so many of them. Outstanding

Ecoprairiepainter8

Can you sign up to be a reader?

Jeff7

This is what a healthy, sound, inteligent President looks and sounds like.

DJ PAULETTE7

My eyes are wet. @barackobama.bsky.social you two are so special. An inspiration for life.

Crocodile Spanky 🇦🇺🍍🍤🐨🦘🍺🫖🐊7

How much do we love them Let me count the ways.... To the ultimate depth, breadth, and height our souls can reach.

carriejean.bsky.social7

This is so pure and a balm for our weary souls.

phyllishistorian.bsky.social7

Wonderful! The very best investments! In our children's education, in libraries, in the connection and education encouraged from world leaders and role models. I hope you continue to do this. Thanks.

annthelibrarian7

Oh, I miss them 💔

MJ Howson6

The good old days. When a President could read.

Brown Sugar Babe RN MSN6

I miss leadership like this. The 🤡 could never!

💙Troy💙 🇺🇸6

Thank you for what you and Michelle do for our country!

Marquis de Lafayeet6

I miss having a President I could trust around children

avatarhorse.bsky.social6

What a beautiful example of kindness and loving others.

MS Kohut6

“I am writing to share with you my confidence that Senator Barack Obama's stellar record on Israel gives me great comfort that, as President, he will be the friend to Israel that we all want to see in the White House - stalwart in his defense of Israel's security...” Lester Crown

azdotconnector.bsky.social6

A REAL President and First Lady.

#stopthemadness5

This simply makes me smile (a few tears), the Obamas are THE BEST and are SORELY missed!! #8647

HUMBLE PIE5

I truly miss the Obamas. 💞

Robert Fessler5

For comparison, two renderings of Trump's proposed Presidential Library (posted by Eric Trump). It is expected to include a hotel, "retail spaces", and the actual jet gifted by Qatar. A lot of gold gilt. Maybe some books somewhere.

ERISAnerd5

I’m so thankful that the Obamas are willing to be in the public. They give me hope.

KingKyron5

I miss you as president. I wish we can go back in time when you was president.

Rosemary Allison5

Reading from Maurice Sendak's book, Where the wild things are. He also illustrated my favourite book: The Grimmer Tales of Grimm.

Misty M ⛰🌻🌳🌺🦋🐝😷5

I love this 💕. Thank you for what you’re doing. Know that the world misses you. Regards, Australia.

Bigtone5

Night and Day, if you know, you know.

guitarsparky.bsky.social5

And we miss having your grace and wisdom in the White House

Thom5

Saturday morning reading hour at the local library is a favorite childhood memory. Imagine having that memory including a former President and First Lady! Wonderful stuff.

Don't Let Democracy Die5

Wish we still had a real caring man like you as President.. instead of a fascist regime run by a moron.

CogitoErgoSum4

OMG! I love this so much!!! We, as a nation, have been missing this! This is so wonderful and it is a tonic to all of the MAGA-Ugly out there! This is the best of America! The Obamas TRULY care about their country, their community & kids & families! They are a blessing in these dark difficult times.

shropstermysteries.bsky.social4

Always such a joy to see the Obamas with children. Let’s hold onto these moments!

nfe616.bsky.social4

This is so sweet! This is what our country needs!

Merritt kelly4

The library was my haven, my place to dream, learn and be entertained by books and programs like these. every kid deserves that. The social part of it. It is so important. We can't get everything from our computers. Human interaction matters.

S Bonshahi4

I can’t wait until we can visit the Center! We were hoping to visit in September but it’s all sold out. Our daughter, who just graduated from college, is a year younger than Sacha. The Obama years were the best years of her youth—so full of hope and possibility. I wanted to remind her of those days.

Bill Hennessy4

Makes me cry! What a great pair of role models for our children to emulate.

SIENNA4

I love this. The Obamas are such a wonderful couple.

Jeff Bryant4

100% of everything the current president lacks is present in these wonderful people

sparkysnyder.bsky.social4

You know you’re still my hero. Very few of us left handed golfers,ha. Happy Birthday, mr.President. Maybe see you at Jackson Park🏌️‍♂️

Ree4

My all time favourite children’s book - the story and the illustrations are sublime!

booknana27.bsky.social4

Every time I see these two magnificent people, I realize how much I've missed decency, joy and hope in our government.

Francis Cornelis4

Omg, that was my favorite book from the library! My mom didn't like it though 🤷

hope4thebest.bsky.social4

Love how excited the kids are to see you!

samthesham.bsky.social4

A favorite read for kids all around the world 🥰

hogmeister1964.bsky.social4

Well done to you and your beautiful wife. My God the world misses your common sense and leadership right now.

Dotbob4

I love & miss you two SO MUCH!! Thank you for keeping hope alive. 💙

Not So New Here4

She's reading one of my favorite books! 🥰

il Cane Saggio4

Decent people. So they do still exist in America.

sorceress2.bsky.social4

Just when you think they've hit the pinnacle, they rise higher.

betszee.bsky.social4

I love them so much ❤️‍🩹

Hugh Young-Bish4

Perfect choice of first book to read there, and he doesn't just read it, he brings it to life! How like him! And I bet it was Michelle who got to say "And it was still hot." (Now think of...)

Queen Thicctoria IV4

Everytime I see you and Michelle it warms my heart and brings in endless joy! I miss you being our president. I didn’t have to worry at night when you lead us! Ignore the haters on both the right and the left. You did a fine job leading us!

cinders65.bsky.social3

HOW COULD WE GO FROM THIS MAN (WHO DID SOME HORRIBLE THINGS BUT. . . .)TO THE P.O.S. WHO CURRENTLY RESIDES IN THE WHITE HOUSE???!!! HOW???? OBAMA IS INTELLIGENT, A READER!! OBAMA IS COMPASSIONATE, A LEADER WITH HEART OBAMA IS THE OPPOSITE OF THE ORANGE MONSTER WHO LIVES IN THE WHITE HOUSE

cinders65.bsky.social3

HOW COULD WE GO FROM THIS INCREDIBLE MAN (NOT EVERYTHING HE DID WAS OK . . . BUT ...) TO THIS P.O.S. WE NOW HAVE IN THE WHITE HOUSE??!!! THIS MAN IS A READER!!! HE IS COMPASSIONATE!!! VERY INTELLIGENT!!! A BRILLIANT SPEAKER!! VERY HANDSOME :)!!!!

aging 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈3

Obama's presidential centre sounds more like a community centre of sorts. A library, a basketball court, a museum, etc. Sounds like an exciting place to visit. It's too bad it's in Chicago and I live in Canada.....

grammymae.bsky.social3

Simply beautiful and heartwarming. Thank you for being kind.

brainthink3

Thanks, Obama! Seriously. We miss the hell out of you. More than ever. 🙏🏻

Linda Morgan Davis3

It would be wonderful to work at this branch of the public library!

Leo Espinosa3

How terrific! I hope you also read The First Pup, How Bo got to the White House.

lucygevy18.bsky.social3

There’s nothing better than reading to children 🥰

Merritt kelly3

He knows how to engage his audience! lol What fun! I can't imagine 47 ever doing this! I used to read to my son in much the same way.

Len LaChapelle3

A visit to your center is on my bucket list.

Jacob Momona3

Thanku for being a class act.

Hungary for Democracy3

This is the legacy of the 250th I will remember.

scout0914.bsky.social3

Trump made me realize how much I miss the Obamas. 😣 Such uplifting people; the Obamas are the best of America.

buddee.bsky.social3

What a contrast with what we have right now in our White House!

Nikole3

I lived in Chicago for one summer during college (my 'real world' experience). The Chicago Public Library is the most beautiful library I've ever seen♥️

ClaireJB3

That's lovely! I hope those kids, and many more, will turn out to be avid readers in the future!

JR3

Thank you, Mr. President. And thank the beautiful First Lady as well. You both are a symbol of what was and if we just tried, could be again. 💙

spock0711.bsky.social3

I love how you two keep shining bright and showing up in the best ways. Thank you!

Tony O'Neill3

Can we please get these awesome people back in the White House?

Nici3

💕. We love that you made their day🥰

nohate23.bsky.social3

If only we had a current President like Obama, each & every one of us would be living better lives. No war with Iran, no Venezuela war, no threatening of takeover of Canada, Cuba & Greenland. Elon Mvsk & Peter Thiel were responsible for the software that elected Trvmp. And the millions of bigots

PaintingGirl3

LOVE THIS!!!! Miss you so much…

*🅼🅰🆁🆂 Ⓑⓐⓟⓟⓘ...3

Peace on earth. Clarity, function and love. The only way to live.

LAWriter2

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PAUL WOLSTENCROFT2

Mr. Obama. It would be so great if you could play Trump at his own game and find a way to run for a third term. 😁 I know I'm dreaming, I know you're too honest to try cheat the constitution, but it would just light up the world if you could.🎉🎊 And piss Trump off to no end🤩.

JJMA2

I love them, and what they have gifted to the people of the city of Chicago.

Irminsul, Composer2

I grew up with that book. It gave me "permission" to be my wildest self and excel at it.

Ursula Maxwell Travels2

I was impressed before, but having a branch of your libraries in the OPC positively delights me! Here in Surrey, British Columbia, the more people use our libraries the more funding Surrey Public Libraries get. Most people don’t realise how much libraries encompass. Ours includes a genealogy centre.

barely-sane.bsky.social2

Those kids were paid by George Soros to look happy and interested. Far-left lunatic kids.

Mia2

The harsh truth is that racists simply couldn't stomach seeing an intelligent Black man become a highly successful and widely popular president.

The DILETTANTE2

Genuine question because I am a curious fellow… do you ever actually post yourself or read the comments or is this a social media person on your behalf 100% of the time.

Thom Tillis is Toast.2

those kids are democrats for life

RunningJock2

This is sooo amazing! I miss you both! ❤️💙

Liberty and Justice for All2

I love this! I love all the wonderful things into which you and your team obviously poured so much attention — TLC. Many, many blessings on you and on this place.

Cheech2

Chicago got SO blessed with some badly needed JOY this week. It gave the rest of us a respite from the daily despair. We see what a true, caring, loving first couple does for our country. We give thanks. Can't wait to visit the Obama Presidential Center!🦋

JEL2

Trying to picture donald and melania doing anything even remotely like this. Impossible!

Michael of Random (COMMS OPEN)2

Damn I haven’t heard/read this story for a long time.

mimilove58.bsky.social2

Can’t see Trump ever reading to any child because he can’t read!

Wile E. Coyote's ACME Sales Rep22

The new Obama Presidential Center isn't just a library or a tribute. It's jobs, training, and youth programs for the South Side. From construction and museum roles to internships, mentorship, and community spaces. It's a real investment flowing back into Chicago. What an amazing couple they make!

@debbie15613

What a beautiful & truthful tribute.

Just Jill 💖11

This is wonderful. I just love Michelle. 🥰

Maureen Berzanski 🧷🇺🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🟧🌊 🐾11

Truly inspiring magical couple leaving a legacy of love and brilliance.

Crabby Aunt Edna10

All of this is true, every word. No president is perfect and no president can please everyone..but Obama is the closest we’ve had. Not one scandal, just grace, integrity eloquence and strong love for our nation. Conversely look at this utter piece of shit who occupies and ruins the WH now.

Indie Aut. Stuart Miller (ASM) 📖✍️🤓 Currently writing book #38

Michelle Obama, is articulate, has class, intelligent, humanitarian, compassion, caring, morals, integrity, etc. She is a true example of leadership! Miss @barackobama.bsky.social & Michelle Obama 💙🗽

Patrick 🇺🇸🇨🇦8

What a lovely speech from the lovely Michelle ❤️

ᑕᕼᗴᖇYᒪ7

I watched this and got absolute chills from the beauty of their marriage. In addition to the support, courage, decency (and 100 more positive words) of everything they gave during their 8 years and after. How lucky we were to have a President AND First Lady like Michelle and Barack Obama.

Terry Trueman6

Very moving, powerful, and true feeling.

Joanne💋💙🌈 🏳️‍🌈6

A love story for the ages. Just a beautiful message of love and respect. Made me so emotional listening to her. 🥲🥰 Forgot how adults with intelligence, dignity and compassion sound. That speech will never get plagiarized by the current fraud in the WH... that's for sure. 😏

David6

One of the best, most articulate First Lady ever., cbwrong.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

Lisa 🇨🇦6

Good morning Corrina. ♥️ It was such a beautiful speech Michelle gave.

Jenna Constantine PhD6

…and everything seemed reachable…possible & achievable…again

@Loudmouthkid625

Thank you, Corrina! They are so beautiful and inspiring! 33+ years ❤️❤️❤️ Michelle and Barack Obama have a marriage that is a model of love, support, respect, and excellent communication. A true partnership!

Stevie 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 🇵🇸5

The best President you ever had. Lovely couple.

Jillian Kate4

Try to imagine Melania saying such words. She'd be choking on them.

SunnieDayye☀️👩🏽‍⚕️💙3

Their love is what we aspire to have💖💖💖

RogerThat 🐕☕🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦3

A beautiful couple. And a wonderful President.

kayzy.bsky.social3

Beautiful loving couple who represent the BEST of the United States.

AJ3

Live your life in a way that the majority of the world won’t celebrate your passing

🐸SayItToMyFace❌👑3

I love their love for each other and this country.

Suzy Spectacle 💙🐩3

Omg. My heart is full after the opening of the Presidential Center. Michelle’s speech brought many tears to my eyes. What a family! What a blessing his presidency was and his center will continue to bless Americans! 😍

🦋 Betsy 1776 🦋 📎3

Sincere!! I sure miss a normal president.

Win Hof2

Her speech was amazing. She is such an excellent speaker.

Cyn Pileggi2

Thank you for sharing this!

Terry Field2

He needs to run again for a third term #Obama

Ojodio2

We love both of you

Great job, Michelle. Your husband was as close to perfection as we will ever see in a United States President. He set the bar.

Susetoo2

Go listen to all of it! It was spectacular!

Fortunate Son2

And I thought only Barack’s speech would make me cry We are undeserving of these two great people We need to live up to their promise and their patriotism

smartassakgirl.bsky.social2

Brought me to tears in pride that he was our President.

voteinthemidterms.bsky.social2

ABSOLUTELY SHAMEFUL this isn't on every news station

democracy4u.bsky.social9

CENTER OPENING WAS A DELIGHT

Pranya39228

No way! I heard a rumor they were kind to the press and attendees and didn’t call anyone names.

clumsylenore.bsky.social6

Anyone else replay Hilary’s cackle when Michelle mentioned the Nobel Peace Prize in her speech?

Sal Caruso6

Plus none of them wear diapers 😂🤣

justiceisnot4all.bsky.social4

Especially the one deemed”sleepy Joe”

Jody Hackmeyer4

None of them stayed up until 2:00 am rage tweeting either. Imagine!

James Wier3

And they enjoyed each other’s company like the G7 when they left Trump standing in the corner.

Dr. Darrell C.3

Some older than tRump, and he gave them the name of " sleepy".

Justin3

Ahhhh...Clinton got 5 min of Zzzz's in.

Bruce2

And none of them were slimy orange turds that wanted attention turned to them and none did something stupid to make that happen. What a relief ... responsible, respectful adults celebrating together!

Professional Internet Beggar2

I too enjoy casual backstage access to former presidents and cultural icons.

lavandedusud-24.bsky.social2

You forgot to mention that Mark Anthony was among the singers who celebrated the event. youtu.be/DfqS0NKM6Pk?...

D6

yeah I'm fucking sick of Bill Maher. I used to be on his team. He lost it a long time ago. He should've retired and enjoyed life. But, his need to be seen and of course, never enough money! right?? so..year, he will be a thorn for a while.

figmo5

Bill Maher is beneath contempt.

hooplas2much.bsky.social5

He’s become such an epic self absorbed asshole…his weed of choice is not serving its purpose in bringing him to his happy place.. he needs to rethink his supply chain. He’s such a miserable stoner.. don’t be like Bill Maher 🤨

Mark VDH5

He’s made himself irrelevant ever since he fan-boy’ed all over FElon Musk. I used to like his take coming from the center, but no more. He just seems bitter.

Blaze Fielding (cishet scum)5

Men not handling rejection well Exhibit AAB

Michael Bednarski 🇨🇦2

I'm angry that Kid Rock wasn't invited. 😅

tulips200.bsky.social2

Thank God I never watch him!

KayElan7ISO64🇨🇦2

Who watches his stupid show?

mtothej.bsky.social2

Maher should get married to Hannity.

@debbie1562

I can’t wait to go back to Chicago!

💙🏳️‍🌈 Goldie (aka Kh’ymm) 🏳️‍🌈💙2

I can’t wait to see it!!!!

Sandy Fukiu8

Great take. I really like some brutalist architecture. This building, to me, is somehow a juxtaposition of brutalist and elegance. I love everything about it and also the campus. And I love the way it looks on the skyline! I desperately need to visit next year.

Sagebear5

I saw this video and he’s very good

Chris 📎2

Thank you for posting this guy! Brutalism has been around for a long time. I liked his discussion of the modern building curtain wall hiding the brutalist interior. I think brutalism is the perfect choice, harder and strong outside, but softer and thoughtful inside.

Virgo|Perspective2

I’m a huge art deco fan but appreciate the artistic design of brutalist construction. The building looks great 😊 and fits perfectly into the surroundings.

Gertie623013

I think the building is cool looking. The whole area looks beautiful to me. ❤️

John Brownell3

No, Bush gets ZERO credit for being honorable, diplomatic, courteous or anything complementary. He has abandoned his responsibility as a former leader of the free world. Sure, we could debate his war crimes, economic blinders and more, but to sit back and not oppose Trump is unforgivable