Lilydale First Baptist Church

Visiting Lilydale First Baptist Church took me back to my time as a community organizer. This is the neighborhood where I began my career in public service. 

It was even more special to celebrate the graduation of our @Columbia and @UChicago Obama Scholars—a smart and passionate… pic.twitter.com/No4TMn8SuZ

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 11, 2023

105

I’m excited to announce that 105 inspiring young people from across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe will be joining the @ObamaFoundation Leaders program.

I am so proud of all of you, and I can't wait to see what you do. pic.twitter.com/ifQMoumj2Q

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 21, 2023

A Hopeful Future

The work the @ObamaFoundation did in 2022 makes me hopeful for the future.

From supporting the next generation of leaders to strengthening democracy around the world, we've made a lot of progress this year.

Take a look: pic.twitter.com/gH86QX68cP

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 31, 2022

Freedom Summer 2022

This summer, @MBK_Alliance awarded grants to 51 organizations working hard to make a difference for young boys and men of color across the country.

You can learn more about them here: https://t.co/au5Xa0uyGW https://t.co/Y5qvG0TSQY

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 26, 2022

We hope the optimism and spirit of Freedom Summer 2022 transcends seasons and becomes part of a collective undertaking to take an active interest in the safety, engagement and protection of our boys. Click here to check out #FreedomSummer2022 highlights: https://t.co/9CvBMCGFZ1 pic.twitter.com/ItWXCWR8Iz

— My Brother's Keeper Alliance (@MBK_Alliance) September 26, 2022

Obama Scholars: New Class

Young leaders like our @ObamaFoundation Scholars give me hope for a brighter future.

Our newest Scholars are working on issues like climate change, mass incarceration, and gender-based violence. I can't wait to see the difference they make together. https://t.co/ODOXPaaQiV

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 31, 2022

📣 Announcing our newest #ObamaScholars from @UChicago and @Columbia!

These 30 rising leaders will work throughout the academic year to create sustainable solutions for their communities' most pressing issues.

Get to know how they're already making a difference:

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 30, 2022

President Obama At Stanford

I was at @Stanford with the @ObamaFoundation to talk about the rise of disinformation around the world and the threat it poses to democracy. We all have a role to play here, so let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/IO6oi5CdQs

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 22, 2022

Obama Foundation: 5 Years

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

The Road Ahead

It was great speaking with the @MBK_Alliance Advisory Council, and hearing more about the work they’re doing to make a difference in the lives of boys and young men of color across the country. https://t.co/b4bpZZXP11

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 20, 2021

Earlier this month our Advisory Council met with @BarackObama to discuss our progress and the road ahead for @MBK_Alliance. We could not be more grateful for the time and dedication this extraordinary group of leaders provide to our young men and mission! https://t.co/dAbbJ4BHLO pic.twitter.com/jFmgkTkcdr

— My Brother's Keeper Alliance (@MBK_Alliance) October 20, 2021

Freedom Award

✨ Tonight's #30thFreedomAward honoree and First Lady Michelle Obama accepted the honor on behalf of the generations before us who “led by example,” stood proud and shared values of “honesty, decency, and sacrifice for the greater good.” pic.twitter.com/wiPlFFozry

— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021

✨ #30thFreedomAward honoree Michelle Obama cited lessons learned from Dr. King and others who’ve won the Freedom Award as “the blueprint” to overcome challenges. “Together… oh, we can move mountains.” pic.twitter.com/nCBTpsjCLe

— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021

Quoting civil rights leaders Dr. King & John Lewis, honoree Michelle Obama cited we must not only get into “good trouble” but also understand we are in an “inescapable network of mutuality… a single garment of destiny.” pic.twitter.com/oPfAI67rWV

— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021

Nurturing Future Leaders