Obama Presidential Center dedication, grand opening livestreamed

Aibo - Zonny65

When you don't know history.....👇

Angry Gnat in TX30

All the music was spectacular! Tasteful, meaningful & fun.

Abdohassan22

Of course Trump hates Obama. Obama is smarter, more handsome, in excellent physical condition, and a successful president. His wife is educated, unlike the clown's wife.

Bonnie Schwertner21

Made me tear up. 🫶🏼

David16

A great day for a very honorable man. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

David Sheridan15

Wow, when he could’ve booked half of Milli Vanilli?

charliecordero44.bsky.social13

Everyone’s thoughts in that moment. 🫤. Just guessing.

maggie073.bsky.social13

So tasteful and dignified, with talented, classy entertainment. We miss that with this crass, vulgar degenerate of a non-president we're forced to tolerate.

Coasterinoregon12

Her voice Is an amazing instrument isn’t it?

Just me Keo11

I listen to her beautiful voice as it was live

Reflections Of Algae Pool LIBBEY DEM ♿🇺🇦🇵🇸10

She can sing her ass off! Loved her since Genie In A Bottle.

bettygirl1330.bsky.social9

Chills. Tears. So many tears. For what we had. And what could have been. And hoping beyond hopes for what could be in the future.

Saneman7

I see all the other presidents, where's tRump? Oh, never mind.

gabrielgambino5

My girl #CAguilera in #Chicago, hope you have a good time here. 😘

Bo Tally5

Well, she’s no Ted Nugent.

Stop by for coffee5

Her voice gives me goosebumps.

viewoflife5

Boom! Obama just showed trump what a classy celebration looks like!

DianaTripper5

What a magnificent day! 🇺🇸

Ellie4

Would be a better world if Trump jumped into a box and never came out.

Julie Anne ☘️🐏4

Gorgeous. She gave me goosebumps.

Lile3

She’s such a capable, wonderful, accomplished singer and yet still has that need to impress in 4 minutes. Even when it’s so obvious that less is more. Look at the audience.

Just Michael3

Vs. a cage fight at the White House. No need to say more. An amazing opening at the Obama Library.

hopelaughlove.bsky.social3

Our NY Knicks 🧡💙 Parade and Celebration performers and NYC MAYOR great speech, and Watching the Prez Obama and Mrs Obama great speeches, performers and program today-was right on time what we all needed. Unity, Hope, Love and Peace FOR A DAY! 💙 These are just a few performers in Chicago

sarahcconner.bsky.social3

Kamala should be potus. We suck.

ACeRo3

President Obama’s community center opening was full of prestigious people, artists, celebrities, politicians and just very cool guests.

OkieYank3

Does she wonder why people make fun of her stretching notes out?!!!

Synthaholic3

Just because you can do amazing acrobatics with your voice doesn't mean you have to, all the time. It's a conceit, a distraction, and does nothing to further the song.

zerocrossing2

Gee, I wonder why she didn’t play Trump’s party…

stephenplantsga.bsky.social2

President Obama gets this and tRump can’t even get Milli Vanilli to show up…

Bob Melusky2

This blew my mind. I was stunned by her command. I had no idea… I thought when she followed Jennifer Hudson, it would be like when the Rolling Stones had to take the stage after James Brown.

AgentJoeMcJoe 🇺🇸2

She's all grown up and can sing a little. :) Wow..

Meg Selig2

Beautiful! She really made that song her own.

Major Nelson2

All maga thinks, boy kid rock woulda dun it better.

Treena G 🇨🇦🍁🏀22

The opening of the Obama Presidential Center, the Knicks Parade, and World Cup all happening today showed there is hope. I saw a country come together in unity and pride and joy. That’s how it’s supposed to be

Velvet Mummy🫟20

❤️‍🩹 The contrast is almost unbearable. It’s so profound.

Friskiedgrrl 🏳️‍🌈 💙🍁 🌊🇨🇦 🇺🇦19

I'm glad that I had a new box of tissues nearby. Happy tears, and hope for the future.

Skeptical Brotha 🏳️‍🌈15

Nothing emboldens White Supremacy in America like Black excellence. That's why the Voting Rights Act had to die, to prevent the election of another Obama. If they have to destroy democracy, they will. We're in a very dangerous place.

Larry L.13

😢 All true. As a former South Sider (who worked in Chicago steel mills to pay for college), I note that the Obamas, Pope Leo XIV and the archbishop of New York all lived within <10 miles of each other. Emmett Till is also buried in the same area. People who live there confront a lot of history

Teresa13

I cry for those days when President Obama was in Office. There was so much hope and calm and sense of security and pride in our country.

lisamcbarron1.bsky.social12

I sat here glued to my laptop from beginning to end with a big smile on my face and a napkin in each hand to wipe away tears...it was SUCH a great thing to watch!!! But I came away feeling so proud of Obama and his Center saying: THIS IS WHAT A PRESIDENT SHOULD BE LIKE!!!! THE WORLD AGREES W/ME!!!!!

Josephine Imperato11

I'd forgotten what pride feels like, I feel shame most of the time now. I felt so proud to be a part of those beautiful people, decent people, honest people with empathy.

John Sostaric10

as a canadian it reminded me of a time i was inspired by the US

Professor Bigfoot10

Behold, only some of what’s been sacrificed on the altar of white supremacy. “The lowest white man over the best colored man,” indeed.

David8

Yes and it is one party’s fault. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

megster69.bsky.social7

What we had‼️ I watched Obama’s victory speech in Grant Park and was SO thrilled, excited and happy! Now I am devastated, angry and determined. I may be old (70) but I’ve got a lot of fight in me.

Beachjon6

It also shows that we are STILL a nation, largely, of class, dignity, and humility. When MAGA and Trump are out of power, and they will be soon, we MUST return to expecting our leaders to exhibit these qualities.

Bright Bart5

It sounds weird to admit it, but I too was very sad after seeing positive discourse, intelligence, and humanity.

PattiZ5

Missing Obama class, strength and integrity. We must insist on those qualities for 2028 candidate.

Gretchen Sampson5

I too found myself unexpectedly emotional just hearing affirmations of the Obama’s brilliance, goodness and love of democracy- so opposite of what we currently have. Their words that resilience and pride can’t be stolen give me hope that we will get through these dark times.

NurseGenius4

Ok. I sobbed from grief and hope. And I remembered dignity and kindness. Then I wept some more. Calling it a day

late2dgame4

The Obamas have more class in their toe nail clippings than every maggot loser in this country combined. That's why they hate them so much. Such a great speech by Michelle and President Obama.

Deb Schlies🏕️🏳️‍🌈🐺🇺🇸4

I teared up many times just appreciating the good, proud to be in Chicago.

🧐Trudy Lynn 🇨🇦 🇺🇦4

When the daily, hourly, toxic stew of Trumpism has so saturated America, and countries beyond, watching this day of celebration and humanity feels like an emergence from a foul cesspit.

MJ🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈4

We’ve fallen so far. It kills me to think about it.

larrylecloshard.bsky.social4

It sure lifted my spirits!

oloveir.bsky.social3

When Obama was president I read that he will be much more appreciated later, after his presidency. It was true.

Merritt kelly3

It makes me miss all of it and the Obamas. 😩

blublk.bsky.social3

Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone 😉 ~Joni Mitchell

Michael Hager3

Combined with the Knicks parade ❤️ two events where you know who would never be welcomed.

ElleM3

We were dragged down to a low level by a political party that sold us out to fascism, promoted lies and conspiracies, supported by Russia, Israel, tech billionaires, Epstein co- conspirators. Most of us still treasure the dignity of the Obamas and prior Presidents and First Ladies of both parties.

bigalincal.bsky.social3

You don't know what you got until you lose it. We had a man (and his wife) who encompassed America, who rose beyond the occasion to assemble and lead a team that had to take on a financial crisis, the consequences of a middle east fiasco, and then took on healthcare. I hope we find his like again

I am Groot2

Yes, but it's not forever and it will stage a comeback. Class was on display today and it shows that one person can make a positive difference.

Mike2

Wish I were in Chicago!

Fermin's Swedish Paradox2

Spot on, man. I was crying for countless conflicting reasons.

Roy Smith2

It's just what we real Americans need. Filled with a refreshing sense of hope.

🇨🇦2

Maybe the US needed to see the scum rise to the top and blatant corruption and racism in plain view. Now most have been exposed. VOTE, Vote Vote in November and every chance you get. It’s imperative to right the wrong!!

Janet Allegrezza 🫘🇺🇦 ✌️2

I was brought to tears knowing what we had with the Obamas and what hatred and division we have now. How could we have sunk so low in such a small amount of time!?

txresister.bsky.social2

Same here- I hope that wasn't our last chance to have respected presidents and administrations.

flyinhawaiian72.bsky.social2

We were Blessed to have had a Great President.

velmam.bsky.social2

You’re not the only one feeling that…☹️

Van der Burgh2

Perhaps we thought we had risen higher than we had? I did.

Tom2

It lifted my spirit Ricky, and I didn't catch it all. It confirmed my commitment to defend democracy and equality for all!

Madison22

So beautiful. I miss this. 💞 Side note: I wonder how long until Melania plagiarizes this speech.

Bonnie Schwertner16

Her speech was 🔥🔥🔥 Told it like it is.

1treehill14

Michelle Obama speaks for all of us.

MadGreek 🧿14

He made us proud to be Americans. 🇺🇸

lake-life-girl.bsky.social13

I love her love for this man of the people. A beautiful speech from a wife to her beloved husband who leads and serves bravely.

Nona Yerbiznatch9

He was the best president we have had in centuries. We didn't deserve him. I miss him so much.

Rebecca E ❌👑8

Michelle's eloquence, her poise and dignity, her adherence to truth had me in tears, too. I so miss these two people. There is no comparison...none at all....with the current grifters, liars, pedofiles currently residing in the People's House. #SheShed

talentedripley.bsky.social7

Such a moving speech. True love and so much respect between Barack and Michelle. I got so emo when she mentioned all the racist bs he had to handle.

Christian Petersen6

It's inspiring and sad at the same time.

Riley5

They’re amazing people. We were lucky to have them in the White House for 8 years. We’re all better for it 🇺🇸

mkn68.bsky.social5

So good. So very good. And we all weep for what we have lost and the goodness of this man and his wife

shropstermysteries.bsky.social4

What a beautiful love. And a phenomenal woman. She’s still my First Lady.

Orcaholic 🐳🐬🌿🐈‍⬛🇵🇸🇺🇦💙🇬🇱🇩🇰⚾️4

Brought me to tears too

Barbara Rybolt 🐸4

Incredible speech by the former First Lady! She was inspiring!

Char4

Class all the way around. As others have said, we were lucky. So very lucky.

My Snowblower can beat up your snowblower3

God it was wonderful to be lef by an adult that really cared for the nation. That did everything he could to better America. Donald Trump may try to erase him, but he will fail. He has already, and because Obama lives rent-free in his head, he will never erase the memory of a better America.

Friskiedgrrl 🏳️‍🌈 💙🍁 🌊🇨🇦 🇺🇦3

The president that the US and the entire world respected and admired! Intelligent, articulate, learned, and compassionate.

Laura Keane3

I’m not crying! You’re crying! ❤️

Gale Kellum3

What a wonderful tribute ❤

nromenzer.bsky.social3

They are both so iconic ❤

Toke Salad Annie2

They are so cute together

Moose 'n Squirrel2

This is both a beautiful moment and a reminder of what we should hold out for in a leader - in a time otherwise beset by a non-stop geyser of testosterone-laced low brow white trash talk, haughtiness, ignorance, warmongering, and just plain ugliness that defines Trump's White House.

by-mhrudolph.bsky.social2

Same here - dog wants to know why I have tears.

Charles Colee2

ANY man should be proud to have this kind of love, trust and respect from his partner. Barack Obama earned every bit of that - and Michelle is his equal in every measure.

freespeech4eva.bsky.social2

There is no heart emoji big enough to express how this makes me feel . Especially in the upside down

sundene 🇳🇴 📎2

I couldn't be there today, though we will go sometime this summer. So thank you for posting this clip. And yes, it brought me to tears too. *We *had *a *PRESIDENT in Barack Obama. A real one. We were so lucky to have him.

madame.defarge2

She went high and still managed to kick the mango moron & his regime in the cajones

mkn68.bsky.social10

THIS is our birthday party. With all the other living presidents together and leaving out the one who steals it all from us daily.

Aunt Tifa6

It's a reminder that this country doesn't have to be a divisive shit hole...that it can be a beacon of hope. NYC is showing that now also

PClark Baja5

This is the celebration our country deserves for 250 years of independence Thank you President Barack and Michelle Obama for your integrity and real leadership our country needs and craves The event was beyond amazing and inspiring Thank you for truly loving America and it’s people

Barbara5

This is so true! Everyone is talking about it!

Cassandra, Prophet of Doom-🐧verified4

Why can’t Obama just run again & be the 1st 3rd term President? Then his wife can run. TBH, I had hoped Michelle might lead this way, but I’m grateful for whatever & all service they gave to our Nation.

susanmazzucco.bsky.social3

Joy, class, beauty, etc …. Everything that is absent in Trump World!!!

OlympiaDonna2

It truly was an opening FOR the American people. Nobody had to pay per view it and it left people uplifted.

gb5nm.bsky.social2

I just finished watching it on CSPAN and I cried the whole time!

🇲🇽🇨🇦🇺🇦 💪🏼👊🏼2

Loved the show and all the speeches were so fantastic. Reminded me of the good we can do when we elect caring smart people.

1treehill2

Yes. It feels like a celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary.

Lpeterp2

Smiling faces, warm words, standing on principle; watching the Opening Ceremonies was like having a great cleansing bath.

EARNED MY SPURS: UNABLE TO CURB MY CUSSING 🐎2

No gratuitous violence,(actually none at all) unlike trump's recent flop.

Upstateguy404 2

Trump is so jealous he is now pathetically trying to hype his "library" to be built someday. Such a weak man.

Liberallefti2

Couldn’t agree more! It felt so good and was so uplifting after all the depressing and negative news since this regime is in power.

MissyCat2

It was an afternoon of amazing presentations. 👍😊

Lf.Egalitarian2

You, the Obamas, and many individuals from your administration give me hope for the future.

Rebecca Williams12

They AND YOU continue to inspire!!! 🫶

tombet.bsky.social7

You and your husband are an inspiration to America. Thank you!

Lil Cin 🇨🇦6

I enjoyed watching you dance 💃

Skimac226

Loved seeing you up and boogying! A beautiful day of hope, joy and celebration!

pipeorgan75.bsky.social6

Another couple with intelligence, empathy, dignity, and grace that continue to serve our Country. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Burnt2Death5

Gabby, so happy you and Mark attended such a joyous day! ❤️

Deborah Ludwig5

Saw you dancing. It made me smile. You look good!

aznancy.bsky.social4

Even watching it at home was so beautiful. I miss them so much

HippyChick3

You would make a wonderful First Lady

Julia3

Love your silver rose pin

Problematic2

Love you both, so glad to see you there.

Ceejae Devine2

I hope you both know how much you are loved!

marlajuliette.bsky.social2

You and Mark are the BEST!

Unlvguy7

love them or hate them, you respected them all to a point while in office. Absolutely no respect at all for the current person in office. It really is a sad thing! You knew even with GW you did not have to worry about the cheating, the stealing and the bipolar manners of a mad man.

hamiltonwaverly.bsky.social6

There is a conspicuous lack of orange here.

▪️H▪️7

Her intellilect, grace, style, and class are truly unmatched. 🔥

ŦỮŁŁ¥🌼4

Thank you for posting this Lorie!🩷

iwanttobecanadian.bsky.social3

I’m sure Melania wrote every word down, you know, for reference….

raittafan.bsky.social3

And Bono’s tribute to Michelle Ma belle….

Crystal3

She was definitely a shining light! Spectacular tribute! 🔥💙

iwanttobecanadian.bsky.social2

Missed learning opportunity for Trump and Vance!

Amber2

She would be a great president, but the Obama’s have given enough.

CJ 🪷💛8

You look beautiful Madam Vice President! What an incredible day!

Jadeabliss - 🪷 “No one let go of anyone’s hand.”🪷6

Today was just superb. What a wonderful celebration!! 🎉 🎊💙🪷

Winnie and Jax5

Interesting that former world leaders who worked with him show up to his museum out of respect for his leadership and friendship. Stormy probably won't even go to Trumps "library^

PeDonCon4

Today was a light in the darkness ✨🌌🇺🇸🌌✨

President Epstein6

Not you, Amy. He wasn’t talking about you. Sit down.

Ishtar6

Barack Obama still has that same character and honest appeal he’s always had. I really miss that in a president.

Minnesota Girl5

I can’t express enough how much I miss his leadership, competence, intelligence, humility, humanity and eloquence…we had it so good for awhile.

lesterryan.bsky.social5

Why haven’t you spoken about the indictments?

Dan Marshall5

Why can't you say any of this? Seriously. Why?

Feralfern4

Amy was not standing against the gestapo in MN. The day after Renee Good was shot in the face, she voted for an election denying judge to a lifetime appointment. She is in cahoots with the child rapist president's facist agenda.

Lyle Scout7

I just realized another good thing about Obama's speech today - no "Sir" stories. God those things are stupid and tiresome.

Marie 🇨🇦 🐸6

I love them both! ♥️♥️

Adele5

Finally, some class! This was the perfect antidote to the over-the-top, low-rent carnival from June 14th. #Ignite #BarackObama #MichelleObama #YesWeCan

Michigan Jill4

What a beautiful event. It's great to see an uplifting moment in this country again. I really could get used to that! When the hoopla wears down, I'd love to make the 5 hr trip to see this amazing center of history from my favorite President!

Sara K Schneider3

Hillary's laugh here is well placed! 🤣

SolitudePeace “Solly”2

Beautiful and true. Such an amazing couple! Love them today and always.

Roya Azimzadeh 🔵2

Lmfao the burn is epic.

Kat 🕊️💙🦋🇺🇦🌻🌊🟧🟦🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎭💖2

We all love her so much!! ❤️

bitemedeluxe.bsky.social2

I worked in Dresden in the first post-unification state govt of Saxony ('91). I was German-American kid with a suit from Sears who had strayed into a very weird job. A few months in, some local colleagues took me to a meeting of Demokratischer Aufbruch in Meissen.