Perspective On The World

I first picked up Toni Morrison’s novels when I was entering college, and her voice fundamentally changed my perspective on the world. This Black History Month, I reflected on the impact that her writing has had on my life. https://t.co/zSLkfkHmET pic.twitter.com/W6Yn1YYaSF

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 26, 2021

Black Renaissance

Like so many of you, I was moved as I watched @TheAmandaGorman read her poem at the inauguration. I first met her back in 2016, and over the years, I've seen her continue to inspire people with her words. I'm so proud of the young woman she has become. https://t.co/9KLTu5tV4L pic.twitter.com/GQ9xlyjVqW

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 4, 2021

What an honor to be on @TIME 's new cover. From the interview: "In all the forms of expression of human life, we’re seeing that artistry be informed by the Black experience. I can’t imagine anything more exciting than that." https://t.co/SKC3rreA4x

— Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) February 4, 2021

TIME's new cover: Amanda Gorman in conversation with Michelle Obama, Ibram X. Kendi on the Black Renaissance and more https://t.co/YzMcAnk9x1 pic.twitter.com/yyr7hbT6ld

— TIME (@TIME) February 4, 2021

"The Black Renaissance is stirring Black people to be themselves. Totally. Unapologetically. Freely," writes Ibram… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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  (@TIME) February 04, 2021

“You Matter. Your Lives Matter. Your Dreams Matter”

In our @MBK_Alliance town hall yesterday, I mentioned James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time. From 1962, it remains a s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 04, 2020

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Young Black men and women have always been at the forefront of progress. As @BarackObama said, "know that your live… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 03, 2020

"The way this young man died, watching the video, it made me so sad. It was so painful. It made me cry. I kept sayi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) June 04, 2020

Tribute To A Legend

So proud to join all these extraordinary women in this tribute to a legend. twitter.com/washingtonpost…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 11, 2019

Eight black women — including Michelle Obama — write about Toni Morrison’s life and legacy. "For me and for so man… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 09, 2019

Beloved

Toni Morrison was a national treasure, as good a storyteller, as captivating, in person as she was on the page. Her… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 2019

"If you can only be tall because somebody is on their knees, then you have a serious problem. And my feeling is whi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 06, 2019

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‘Toni reaches us deeply, using a tone that is lyrical, precise, distinct, and inclusive.’ — President Obama gave To… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 06, 2019

Beloved. Noun. A person who is greatly loved.

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Dictionary.com (@Dictionarycom) August 06, 2019

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She told - masterfully - our truths. https://t.co/strpEY4aVD

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Eric Holder (@EricHolder) August 06, 2019

Toni Morrison was a towering intellect, a brilliant scribe of our nation’s complex stories, a heartbreaking journal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) August 06, 2019

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"If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it." Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon https://t.co/QlJ3zB3rUK

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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) August 06, 2019

‘I Want Freedom’

In honor of Black History Month and Langston Hughes birthday ✊🏾 (This is the poem I read over the announcements)… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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emanee 🤸🏾‍♀️ (@EmaneeWright) February 01, 2018

the dreamer, the believer

poetry night (full video added)

President Obama speaks during a celebration of American poetry and prose at the White House, May 11

all in a day's work

The President visits POET Biorefining in Macon, MO on his “White House to Main Street” tour and talks about how investments in clean energy can lead to a more prosperous and independent America. April 28.

President Obama makes the case for bringing financial reform and responsibility to Wall Street at a “White House to Main Street” tour stop in Quincy, IL. April 28

The President answers questions from reporters about Wall Street reform and other issues as Air Force One returns from White House to Main Street events in the Midwest.

president calmly walks past distasteful wall decoration

A photo of former President Ronald Reagan hangs on a wall as President Barack Obama tours POET Biorefining in Macon, Missouri April 28