Earlier today, President Obama shared the message below with our email subscribers to reflect on his recent visit to Jackson Park and the South Side… More

What makes Chicago one of the best cities in the world? To some, it’s the delectable food. For others, it’s the breathtaking skyline and lakefront. More

President Obama’s conversation with youth and community leaders to mark the progress and work that remains in the year since George Floyd was… More

By Valerie Jarrett, President, The Obama Foundation This month marks 60 years since the original 13 Freedom Riders—among them, a 21-year-old John Lewis—set… More

By Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor This week, to mark the tenth anniversary of the operation against Osama bin Laden, I had the… More

Proposed planting strategy supports an effective pollinator network to attract a range of species that promote long-term ecological health within Jackson Park and… More

Dedicated “Hometown Fund” Designates $75M Toward Workforce Development and Youth Related Programming CHICAGO — Today the Obama Foundation announced a $400M Chicago Campaign… More

By Valerie Jarrett, President, The Obama Foundation The City of Chicago is beginning its pre-construction work on Jackson Park, getting it ready for the Obama… More

By Tiffany Drake, Executive Director, Girls Opportunity Alliance The future of our world is as bright as our girls—and this Thursday, we hope you’ll join… More

By Valerie Jarrett, President, The Barack Obama Foundation As I said last week, I am horrified by the disturbing and escalating… More