2022: The Year End List

I always enjoy sharing my end of year music playlist with all of you — and this year we heard a lot of great songs. Here are some of my favorites.

Are there any songs or artists I should check out? pic.twitter.com/qkwm4UOzMD

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 23, 2022

I saw some great movies this year – here are some of my favorites. What did I miss? pic.twitter.com/vsgEmc8cn8

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 23, 2022

I always look forward to sharing my lists of favorite books, movies, and music with all of you.
 
First up, here are some of the books I read and enjoyed this year. Let me know which books I should check out in 2023. pic.twitter.com/NuGA7dDz9G

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 23, 2022

2021: Favorite Books, Movies, Music

Over the next few days, I'll share my annual list of favorite books, music, and movies. Art always sustains and nourishes the soul. But for me, music and storytelling felt especially urgent during this pandemic year. I'll start by sharing some of my favorite books of 2021: pic.twitter.com/Ewo2sIc7WM

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 15, 2021

Since these are works I have actually listened to, watched, or read, I’m sure I’ve missed some worthy stuff. So if… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 15, 2021

Next up are my favorite movies of the year. Each of these films tells a powerful story, and I hope you enjoy them a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 16, 2021

I've always enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, so it’s no surprise that I listened to a little bit of ev… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 17, 2021

2020 Movie + TV Faves

Like everyone else, we were stuck inside a lot this year, and with streaming further blurring the lines between theatrical movies and television features, I’ve expanded the list to include visual storytelling that I’ve enjoyed this year, regardless of format. pic.twitter.com/a8BS8jDkSs

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 18, 2020

Your Education Begins Now

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from my non-Black friends about how to be a better ally to Black people. I sug… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr) May 30, 2020

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Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr) May 30, 2020

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While you’re expanding your anti-racist knowledge and book collection please also support Black Owned Bookstores! M… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr) June 02, 2020

Thanks so much to everyone who has engaged with the Anti-Racist Reading List! To support folks in further engaging… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr) June 02, 2020

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Teacher in me had to do this.. CHILDREN’S BOOKS THAT DISCUSS RACE & RACISM THREAD:

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Big B (@antisocialbritt) June 02, 2020

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Big B (@antisocialbritt) June 02, 2020

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We believe in the power of story. #JustMercy is one resource we can offer to those who are interested in learning m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Just Mercy (@JustMercyFilm) June 02, 2020

Please read happy Black books too. We don't just write about slavery and colonialism. Consume Black history and art… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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#KWA (@athenakugblenu) June 01, 2020

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2020 releases by black authors

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fran (on a break) (@felixevraftr) May 31, 2020

@athenakugblenu @SamsterJr @tomi_adeyemi Here are some black YA authors who just released books: @byleahjohnson (Yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Affy (@Khrysweetie) June 02, 2020

2019: Favorite Movies

Next up are my favorite movies and TV shows of 2019. Of course, there’s also American Factory, a film from our own… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2019

Progress Keeps Marching Forward

So much love for @TylerPerry, who just opened the first major film studio lot fully owned by an African American. B… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 08, 2019

Netflix And Obama

.@BarackObama and @MichelleObama have announced their first slate of seven @Netflix film and TV projects, including… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Shadow And Act (@shadowandact) April 30, 2019

Telling Powerful Stories

Condolences to the family of John Singleton. His seminal work, Boyz n the Hood, remains one of the most searing, lo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 30, 2019

The Coolest Year-End Lists

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As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing the tradition of sharing my year-end lists. It gives me a moment to reflec… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 28, 2018

Thanks for putting “make me feel” on your “fav songs of 2018” list ! And since we’re talking “best of the year” lis… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) December 28, 2018

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@BarackObama Thank you Mr President.

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Daveed Diggs (@DaveedDiggs) December 28, 2018

YES! I could not be more proud to have made this list! @BarackObama and @MichelleObama are the epitome of grace. So… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Brandi Carlile (@brandicarlile) December 28, 2018

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It appears that @BarackObama has impeccable musical taste. Quite the honor... https://t.co/LrJnUNOlVa

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Anderson East (@Andersoneast) December 28, 2018

This is amazing? Thank you @BarackObama twitter.com/ColumbiaRecord…

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  (@Hozier) December 28, 2018

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Look mama I made it! 😩 Thank you, @BarackObama. instagram.com/p/Br73DSMhOla/ https://t.co/uvdK588EM2

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H.E.R. (@HERMusicx) December 28, 2018

Thank you Mr. President twitter.com/barackobama/st…

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RAFAEL CASAL (@RafaelCasal) December 28, 2018

#BlackPanther: Perfect Timing

LeBron James’ ringing endorsement of Black Panther: https://t.co/t5iDDzMik8

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Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 27, 2018