Bringing Hope Home

Virtual Groundbreaking

The South Side of Chicago is where I was born and raised, and it's where @BarackObama and I started our family. We're thrilled to head back home next week to celebrate the virtual groundbreaking for the Obama Presidential Center! ❤ https://t.co/e64alXYUDr

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 24, 2021

Chicago will always be an important place to @MichelleObama and me, which is why we're excited to celebrate the virtual groundbreaking for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago next week. It’s been a long time coming, and we can't wait to see this project come to life. https://t.co/1aturVB3yn

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 24, 2021

We've got big news!

Our virtual groundbreaking festivities for the Obama Presidential Center will take place on Monday, Sept. 27 and Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Watch a special message from @BarackObama and @MichelleObama now. pic.twitter.com/yJ6M4DLL2A

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) September 24, 2021

We’re sending a message to the young people on the South Side of Chicago: You matter. And that’s why we’re building the Obama Presidential Center here.

Join us Monday, September 27, as we kick off our virtual Groundbreaking celebration. Learn more at https://t.co/WbgfL4BKP8. pic.twitter.com/fJDPye4xtH

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) September 26, 2021

Welcome

The refugees arriving to the United States from Afghanistan have stories just like ours. They have big dreams for themselves, hopes for their families, and lives they wish to build. I hope you'll join me and @WelcomeUs in welcoming them to the United States! https://t.co/03aS3REGiP

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 14, 2021

Many of the refugees fleeing Afghanistan stood by America and risked everything for a chance at a better life. With the launch of https://t.co/2CLx31kMeN, we can support our new Afghan neighbors and reaffirm our common humanity. I hope you'll join us. https://t.co/oi0NNIBihQ

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 14, 2021

#RestoreTheVRA

If we want to fight back against bills like this, we’ve got to organize state by state and block by block to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act. I hope you’ll join me. https://t.co/F8etafNsNu

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 7, 2021

Texas' #VoterSuppression law will:

❌Ban 24-hour/drive-thru voting
❌Limit early voting hours
❌Criminalize distributing vote-by-mail applications
❌Allow partisan poll watchers unprecedented access to polling places

We need to #RestoreTheVRA⤵️⤵️ https://t.co/a1H9RAZWFp

— When We All Vote (@WhenWeAllVote) September 7, 2021

#ObamaScholars

When we launched the #ObamaScholars program three years ago, we hoped to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools and skills they could use to change their communities for the better. To our newest Scholars—congratulations! We can’t wait to see the good you’ll do. https://t.co/1OpJ7s8cYz

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 7, 2021

The pandemic has devastated communities everywhere. But the young leaders in our newest class of @ObamaFoundation Scholars studying at @UChicago and @Columbia give me hope for a better future. Congratulations, Scholars! https://t.co/QWpgaxfwvg

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 7, 2021

Today, we’re excited to announce the newest class of #ObamaScholars from @UChicago and @Columbia!

These 24 rising leaders will work throughout the academic year to create sustainable solutions for their communities' most pressing issues. Learn more at: https://t.co/AEoul1B7yx pic.twitter.com/rJath3VOiP

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) September 7, 2021

Lift Up One Another

Hurricane Ida has left millions of people without power, food, and shelter throughout the South. In times like these, we’ve got to lift up one another. I hope you’ll click through to support families who can use your help: https://t.co/yqIwIkSUz0

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 31, 2021

Michelle and I are thinking of everyone affected by Hurricane Ida, and we're grateful to the first responders doing heroic work. Here are some ways to support those in need: https://t.co/YZU1xlRN1i

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 31, 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

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Robinson

Happy birthday to the woman who taught me how to think for myself, use my voice, and show up authentically in this world. Your belief that I mattered, even when I was just a little girl, led me to where I am today. Thank you for being the ultimate role model. Love you, mom! 💗 pic.twitter.com/IbsPrrRsDt

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 29, 2021

Olympics

I know how hard all of the athletes on Team USA have worked to make it to the @Olympics in Tokyo, and I can't wait to cheer them on! I'm so proud of each and every competitor who has worked so hard for this moment. We’re rooting for you! 👏🏾🇺🇸

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 23, 2021

I could not be prouder of the incredible athletes representing @TeamUSA at the Olympics. Their determination and hard work got them this far, and they’re ready to seize this moment. We'll be rooting for them all the way.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 23, 2021