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 Junker61Seeing 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 Walker41congratulations!! the opening of The Obama Presidential Center is gonna be my Fourth of July this year... thanks for always offering us Hope.💜
Michelle Ringler22What a beautiful legacy. Congratulations to you, Michelle, and everyone who helped bring this vision to life. Chicago gained something truly special today.
Germaine17Congratulations, mr. Obama. Greetings from The Netherlands
bubbeo.bsky.social14Now THIS is a celebration!
PhillipUSA14President 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! 🇺🇸
upchuck66.bsky.social14Congratulations President Obama! Thank you for your continued leadership in modeling how humanity, respect, empathy & dignity fit the framework of our Democracy & what it means to be a patriotic American. Hats off to you & your remarkable Michelle!👏🏼
Henry Mensch10what? no kid rock? I'm shocked! /s seriously, I'm sorry I o couldn't be there today to celebrate with you all.
kat b fucking bitch fisher 🏳️🌈8Our family can’t wait to road trip from Ohio and experience your legacy and vision and the better angels of our American history.
NATURES ASYLUM 🇨🇦7May many smiles, laughter, and joyful memories fill its halls. Congratulations. 💖 🇨🇦
Todders7Would love to be there today! You’ve been an icon of what leadership looks like. Will visit in the fall.
typecast2.bsky.social6What a great addition to a family visit to Chicago. Congrats Mr. President!
[email protected]6Congratulations 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.
vageneregime💣🪖💄💅6Look 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!
Justin Juerakhan6Congratulations. Having Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera there is absolutely a beautiful moment. You’re gonna have a nice celebration, Barack!!!!
gggreat.eurosky.social6Will be tuning in from Prague, Czech Republic. Have a great day, well deserved.
Christine07915Deeply 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. 🫶🏼
grammac.bsky.social5Congratulations! I hope it is a wonderful, uplifting experience for everyone.
kevin5Thank you for 8 wonderful years of leadership 💙
JaneDzienDobry.bsky.social4This is do exciting! Thank you for bringing this beautiful campus to our city 🩷 Chicago loves the Obamas!
James, AKA Rebel Scum ✊4Congratulations, President Obama and everyone who helped! It's time to celebrate this incredible achievement!
Oma-Rox6474.bksy.social3The 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.
Eliza3Thank 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!
shaktidreaming.bsky.social2Congratulations and thank you! I am betting the orange menace’s walls are coated in ketchup seeing this allstar lineup. 😉
Sheritha McKenzie2Some good news in America....yeah!
PhillipUSA2I just feel bad for all the other major stars who were turned down because of the huge numbers wanting to celebrate with you.
MissLady2So much respect for your continued contributions to we, the people. Thank you sir.
Bill Thornbro2Congratulations, Mr. President. Enjoy this wonderful day! And in case I haven’t said it lately, Thank You Very Much! 💙
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
Lost in Space2A breath of fresh air!
er7319.bsky.social2Happy opening day 🥳 Mr President!
lucky-mascott.bsky.social2Not even heard of any of these performers. Where's Kid Rock or Vanilla Ice? Loser!
TexEmigrant in France2Will be watching from my now-home, Albi 🇫🇷. Congrats!
Former Presidents Biden, Bush, Clinton, and, obviously, Obama will attend the Obama Center opening today in Chicago.
Shola Hoon16Now 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.
davidkc.bsky.social5George W. Bush has to be one of the worst ex-presidents in my lifetime; totally worthless.
upchuck66.bsky.social5Now, there’s something positive & reflective of our Democracy to which we can look forward!
experimental22.bsky.social2Glad to see that there won't be a turd in the punchbowl.
deesnay2Good thing that Trump wasn't invited. He'd have demanded the center to be renamed to "The Trump & Obama Presidential Center".
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.
𝓢𝓬𝓸𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓣𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓹2Trump wasn't invited because they're afraid he'll try to put his name on the building.
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 Jacob30I'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.social17Fighting 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
Patricia9The government wins when they steal our joy. We can’t let fascists take our last vestiges of decency and humanity.
Jim Oviyach9I think we can do both, and sometimes it’s nice to have a reminder of what we can be.
I'm not Southern (or for everyone)6Maybe the celebration fuels the fire in some...and re-energizes folks running on empty.
Citizen, Interrupted6But a live reminder of the possibilities is never a problem.
2strong2silence.bsky.social6So 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.
growingfamily.bsky.social5It 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.
emsc05.bsky.social4A 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.
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.
Property of the State4So, 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.
Tree Servant2Just go on ahead and delete this post
Freedom Fighter2On 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.
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.
