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Feb

Trayvon Martin: 10 Years

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Black History, Black History Month, death, florida, martin, murder, Obama, President, racism, trayvon, Trayvon Martin, tweets, White Privilege, White Supremacy

It’s hard to believe it's been 10 years since Trayvon Martin was killed. Leading up to this anniversary, I reflected on what his death meant to me as president, as a Black parent, and as a Black man—as well as what it meant for our country. pic.twitter.com/Ywt22dOGup
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 26, 2022

Feb

Human Decency

By Nerdy Wonka 142 Comments

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Tags: attack, Barack, Barack Obama, Biden, borders, First Lady, invasion, Michelle, Michelle Obama, nato, Obama, President, russia, statement, tweets, ukraine

Last night, Russia launched a brazen attack on the people of Ukraine, in violation of international law and basic principles of human decency. Here’s my statement on what it means, and what should happen next. pic.twitter.com/Wa0C8XGwvK
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 24, 2022

Feb

Presidents’ Day

By Nerdy Wonka 91 Comments

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Black History, Black History Month, Columbia University, Obama, President, Presidents Day, tweets

We honor Barack Obama (@CC_Columbia'83) for #PresidentsDay & #BlackHistoryMonth. pic.twitter.com/XkLOdUKOWT
— Columbia University (@Columbia) February 21, 2022

Feb

Obama Foundation: 5 Years

By Nerdy Wonka 100 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: activism, Activists, anniversary, Barack, Barack Obama, celebration, Chicago, Community Organizing, First Lady, leaders, leadership, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama Foundation, tweets

When Barack and I left the White House, we asked you to help us shape the @ObamaFoundation's work. Since then, we’ve launched nine programs and connected countless leaders around the world. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait for what's next. https://t.co/PrGkDTRbP3 pic.twitter.com/gGX9zX8tIf
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 20, 2022

Feb

Lights Up The World

By Nerdy Wonka 113 Comments

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Tags: Barack Obama, First Lady, Inauguration, Inauguration 2013, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, tweets, valentine, Valentine's Day, valentines

I feel so blessed to be able to spend every day with this guy. Happy Valentine's Day, Barack! Here's to all the adventures we have ahead. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NIYxkO900k
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 14, 2022

Happy Valentine's Day, Michelle! With a smile that lights up the world, you're truly one-of-a-kind. Today and always, I am thankful to have you in my life. pic.twitter.com/bAiCup2iiY
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 14, 2022

Feb

Black History Is American history

By Nerdy Wonka 127 Comments

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Black History, Black History Month, Obama, President, tweets

As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to remember that we shouldn’t treat this month as though it is somehow separate from our collective American history. Black history is American history.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 3, 2022

Feb

The Black Mother

By Nerdy Wonka 113 Comments

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Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, abc, ABC News, documentary, Emmett, Emmett Till, First Lady, Michelle, Michelle Obama, murder, Obama, racism, Till, tweets, White Privilege, White Supremacy

"That was the dilemma and continued to be the dilemma of the Black mother."

Former first lady @MichelleObama reflects on the long legacy of Emmett Till's murder for Black families in America. https://t.co/eYY5G0mWrN pic.twitter.com/inHwLmy0Ss
— ABC News (@ABC) January 6, 2022

Feb

44 Hours With The Obamas

By Nerdy Wonka 101 Comments

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Chicago, Community, First Lady, Hyde Park Academy, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama Foundation, President, students

It was wonderful meeting with so many remarkable young people while we were back in Chicago last week. Hearing their stories reminded me so much of my own. They give me so much hope, and I can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have on this community. pic.twitter.com/rGYoM590oG
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 9, 2021

I had so much fun with these bright young people from Hyde Park Academy! I loved hearing about their ideas, passions, and resilience. My message to them—and to every young person out there—is to keep learning and never give up on your dreams. Barack and I believe in you! pic.twitter.com/hdTIrEodRt
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 7, 2021