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Why saying I love you matters—with insights from President and Mrs. Obama.

Celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Center’s Groundbreaking and take a look at how far we’ve come.

Check out President Obama’s summer book picks—in his own words.

Learn how Charles Klaikaew uses his skills to help one of Thailand’s most overlooked communities gain a voice at the decision-making table.

To commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, we spoke with 2024-2025 Obama Leader and two-time Paralympian Vladyslava Kravchenko, a driving force in Malta’s Para sports.

61 countries, 100 students, one unforgettable summer.

Obama Leadership Alumni, William Smith-Stubbs, tackles mental health, online hate, and societal division through bold campaigns and inclusive dialogue.

Ten years later, we're revisiting the day love won, a nation grieved, and justice arrived—like a thunderbolt.

Jibreel Jalloh, a passionate civic leader and community organizer from Canarsie, Brooklyn, shares his challenges of addressing gun violence and environmental issues.

Take a look at a few Obama leaders fighting for racial equality across the country.

Obama Leaders are championing LGBTQIA+ rights, not just in celebration, but in action.

From Chicago to Nairobi, fathers and mentors share how parenting deepened their leadership and strengthened their communities.

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

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

As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to open its doors in 2026, our brand identity enters a new chapter.

This unique partnership is the first of its kind and will feature digital media spaces and educational resources for kids and adults.

Check out President Obama’s summer list of top picks: books and music.

Learn how you can help foster global democracy and civic engagement.