Live Painting

What an honor it was to be at an event like today! The city of San Jose dedicated a street after @BarackObama and asked me to do live a painting. 🎨 It was an awesome day, thank you Mayor @sliccardo and senator @DaveCortese for having me ✌🏾@BarackObama @ChelseaClinton pic.twitter.com/fOSu1budZq

— Tyler Gordon (@tygordonsworld) August 23, 2021

Grieving

Like so many of you, Michelle and I were heartbroken to hear about the terrorist attack outside the Kabul airport that killed and wounded so many U.S. service members, as well as Afghan men, women, and children.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 27, 2021

As president, nothing was more painful than grieving with the loved ones of Americans who gave their lives serving… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 27, 2021

Our hearts go out to the families who lost a loved one, and to everyone continuing the mission in Kabul. We’re also… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 27, 2021

May God bless the memory of those we lost, and protect those who remain in harm’s way.

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 27, 2021

Call Your Senators

Last night, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passed in the House of Representatives. Today, I’m celebrating this victory. Because it’s not every day that a landmark bill like this—a bill that will give a voice to so many—has a chance to become law. pic.twitter.com/OKtYOdUwIc

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 25, 2021

But this is far from a done deal. Like so many others before it, this bill could fail in the Senate. So I’m asking… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 25, 2021

Yesterday, the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act that will help Americans everywhere make their voices heard. Now the Senate needs to follow the House’s lead. Call your Senators and ask them to do the right thing. Our democracy is on the line. https://t.co/QeADGFObbx

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 25, 2021

Paralympics

The Olympics may be over, but the @Paralympics are just getting started. Many of the athletes on @TeamUSA have traveled amazing journeys to reach the top of their sport, and I’ll be cheering them on. Hope you will, too. https://t.co/SOxC1B4Df5

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 24, 2021

Surprise Visit

In the summer of 2019, @BarackObama paid our Obama Youth Jobs Corps interns a surprise visit. Hear them reflect on a day they'll never forget. #FeelGoodFriday pic.twitter.com/Gsam7xyK7G

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 20, 2021

Breaking Ground

Hey Chicago, it’s official! We’re excited to share that construction on the Obama Presidential Center site in historic Jackson Park has begun.

For local traffic and construction updates, visit: https://t.co/5ET6wf8hcP

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 19, 2021

Confronting Challenges

2020 was a year of uncertainty and unrest. But it was also a year where hope led the way, as new leaders stepped in to confront challenges with hard work, creativity, and empathy, and showed us how hope can turn anguish into action.

Read our 2020 Annual Report to learn more:

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 17, 2021

Decade Of Representation

We’re at a turning point in the redistricting process, and maps drawn in the next 12 months will determine the next decade of representation in our country. @AllOnTheLine is empowering folks to demand accountability during redistricting—join them: https://t.co/jH3jXlfbPj https://t.co/6Lp3GELope

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2021

This year, legislators are drawing new maps that will determine American elections for the next 10 years. Take it from @Questlove—democracy itself is on the line.

If we want to win, now is the time to join the fight. Join us: https://t.co/BT9meRbSB4 pic.twitter.com/gn67D4uCqw

— All On The Line (@allontheline) August 12, 2021

Helping Haiti Rebuild

Right now, thousands of people in Haiti are injured and even more are homeless after an earthquake hit the island on Saturday. If you’re looking for ways to make a difference, here are some organizations that are helping Haitians recover and rebuild. https://t.co/gQWKnAlkQs

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 17, 2021

Hope Requires Action

Happy #LeftHandersDay!

"Hope requires action."—@BarackObama pic.twitter.com/LFRMjoueOR

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 13, 2021