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President Obama sits at a desk signing the Affordable Care Act, surrounded by a group of politicians, then Vice President Joe Biden, and a young boy.
  • Presidential History
  • Alumni
Five Obama Alum carrying on the legacy of the Affordable Care Act

Get to know a few Obama alums changing the landscape of health care across the globe

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Robert Diamond, a man with a light skin tone smiles at the camera. He is wearing a suit and is standing at the White House.
  • Alumni
  • Changemakers
The act that improved mental health service for veterans

Explore the impact of the Clay Hunt Act a decade after its passage, as told by an Obama alumni

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An exterior shot of Studio Yogi. A banner outside the building reads, “Studio Yogi.”
  • Community Engagement
  • Chicago
South Side yoga studio fosters wellness and community

Julia Perkins founded Studio Yogi to make wellness accessible for all. Here’s how!

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President Obama extends his hand as he stands behind a podium. On the podium is a sign that reads, “BarackObama.com” and features the Obama rising sun logo. The Illinois State Capitol building is in the background.
  • Presidential History
  • The Obama Administration
18 Years of Hope: The Evolution of the Obama Legacy

A look back at the beginning of President Obama’s candidacy as we celebrate what’s to come at the Obama Presidential Center

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The Obama Presidential Center

A global center for change.

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An aerial view of the Obama Presidential Center. People are seen on the lawn in the distance.

We’re building a world-class museum and public gathering space on the South Side of Chicago, where people from across the street or around the globe can come to get inspired, find common ground, and take action.

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The Obama Presidential Center will feature a world-class museum, public library, and gathering spaces.

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Museum & Collection

Scheduled to open in 2026, the Obama Presidential Museum will tell the story of President and Mrs. Obama and their historic presidency—and how we can all do our part to create change.

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Building the Center

See how we're building a welcoming, vibrant campus where people from across the street or from around the globe can come to get inspired, find common ground, and take action.

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The Obama Presidential Center’s commitment to environmental sustainability

Discover how the Obama Presidential Center leads with green design, clean energy, and a sustainable future for all.

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A closeup of Julie Mehretu’s glass installation, “Uprising of the Sun.”
  • First Look
  • The Arts
Art at the Obama Presidential Center

Discover over 20 art installations that will stimulate creativity and inspire people to bring change home.

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Programs

Empowering the next generation of changemakers.

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President Obama shoots a basketball into a hoop. He is dressed professionally and is on the White House Basketball court. A White House logo is on the base of the basketball hoop.
  • MBK Alliance
  • Youth
Young leaders from MBK Alliance gain real-world experience at the Final Four

Meet the MBK Alliance youth attending the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio, Texas.

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A group of women fisheries pose for a photo at the 2023 National Women in Fisheries Forum. All women are a range of light to dark skin tones and are dressed in bright garb and patterns. Alani Tuivucilevu is on her knees in the far left wearing purple attire.
  • Stories
  • Education
Obama Scholar empowers women fishers in Fiji through servant leadership

Discover how Alani uses servant leadership to empower women fishers across Fiji and the Pacific Islands economically.

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Erin Barnett helps a young Black girl in a leotard with her dance position as she holds onto the freestanding ballet barre.
  • Girls Opportunity Alliance
  • Chicago
Meet Erin, founder of Black Girls Dance in Chicago

Discover how dance empowers girls on stage, in leadership, and in life.

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Two Black women leaders with a range of light to dark skin tones are dressed in pink and green Jumping Juniors-branded attire holding a jump rope inside a studio.
  • Girls Opportunity Alliance
  • Chicago
Unlocking girls’ potential through Double Dutch

Discover how Jumping Juniors empowers girls through Double Dutch jump rope with support from the Girls Opportunity Alliance.

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Sameera, a woman with a medium skin tone and black hair, sits on a panel at Harvard University with four others. She sits in the middle and holds a microphone. A sign in the background reads, “Obama Foundation: Ethical and Values-Based Leadership for Global Entreprenuers.” An audience is in front of them.
  • Stories
  • Community Engagement
Obama Leaders Alumni pay it forward, guiding a new generation

These Obama Leaders alumni are giving back, mentoring new cohorts, and proving that leadership doesn’t end—it evolves.

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