Mandela Day

Ahead of Mandela Day, I spoke with the talented young people who just completed our @ObamaFoundation Leaders Africa program. They’ve been working on some of the most pressing issues across the continent, and are working together to find solutions. I couldn’t be prouder of them. pic.twitter.com/D72wZs8V1M

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 18, 2022

A New Way Of Seeing

Thirty years on, I remember the hope we all felt watching Mandela’s release from prison. The gift of a new way of seeing. The chance to participate in the work of building a better world. The ultimate example of perseverance and faith for each new generation to follow.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 11, 2020

#MandelaDay

#MandelaDay reminds us that when things feel dark, confusing, or impossible—take a look back at his writings. There, we see how a belief in the dignity of every person can be made real, an unwavering hope to steel us along our own long walks toward something better. pic.twitter.com/fKgrVRiHhc

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 18, 2019

President Obama In Conversation With Graça Machel

Mandela Day

Mandela Day is about taking action to change the world for the better. In these young people, I see Madiba's example of persistence and hope. They are poised to make this world more peaceful, more prosperous, and more just. pic.twitter.com/GJDuOs1hkH

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 18, 2018

#MandelaDay is about taking action to change the world for the better. To mark the day, President @BarackObama and 200 #ObamaLeaders from across Africa volunteered at a local school in Johannesburg. Take a look: pic.twitter.com/lYJnUmlsot

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) July 19, 2018

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While President @BarackObama honored #MandelaDay by beautifying a school in Johannesburg, the @ObamaFoundation team cleaned up a nearby beach on the South Side of Chicago with the help of our neighbors. pic.twitter.com/gBm5uCGlKD

— Mike Strautmanis (@StrautMike) July 19, 2018

“Madiba’s light shone so brightly, even from that narrow Robben Island cell, that he could inspire a young college student on the other side of the world to make me consider the small role I might play in bending the arc of the world towards justice.”—@BarackObama #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/hgwjKvGWjA

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) July 18, 2018

President Obama Delivers The Nelson Mandela Lecture

Chat Away

Tomorrow, President @BarackObama will deliver the 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. Tune in live on https://t.co/aGSLPSV4Fe. #ObamaLeaders https://t.co/zxBRZNPzd5

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) July 16, 2018

The Joy Of Reading

This week, I’m traveling to Africa for the first time since I left office – a continent of wonderful diversity, thriving culture, and remarkable stories. As I prepare for this trip, I wanted to share a list of books that I’d recommend for summer reading: https://t.co/W4Jc0N23iy

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2018

Honoring Madiba

The @NelsonMandela Foundation is honoured to announce that President Barack Obama accepted our invitation to be the speaker at this year’s The 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture to take place in Johannesburg on 17 July, ahead of Madiba’s birthday - @SelloHatang @ObamaFoundation pic.twitter.com/HFdgk1YJ9h

— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) April 23, 2018

A Leader For All

"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion..." pic.twitter.com/InZ58zkoAm

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 13, 2017

This Tweet from @BarackObama is now the most liked Tweet ever. https://t.co/wEjYaxIHI1

— Twitter (@Twitter) August 16, 2017