The Summer Playlist

Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together.

Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs would you add? pic.twitter.com/9OgPq0SRy4

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2022

Danish Choir

Former US president Barack Obama passed by an unexpected choir of Danish girls rehearsing in their apartment with their balcony doors open

He kindly asked if they would keep singing for him to enjoypic.twitter.com/mopGDViIbv

— UberFacts (@UberFacts) June 13, 2022

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  (@UberFacts) June 13, 2022

#JingleBarack

2020 Music Faves

Here are some of my favorite songs of the year. As usual, I had some valuable consultation from our family music guru, Sasha, to put this together. I hope you find a new song or two to listen to. pic.twitter.com/K1NRPYiSg4

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 19, 2020

Real Presidential sh**! 😛 https://t.co/k1e0tHpWjZ

— HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) December 19, 2020

June 26th

Jim’s courage and persistence helped change America for the better. And so did every American who marched, organize… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2020

Just a few moments after 10 am ET on June 26th, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision when t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 26, 2020

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In the afternoon of June 26, 2015, @BarackObama traveled to Charleston to eulogize Reverend Pinckney after a racist… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 26, 2020

Barack Obama Says Progress Happens When 'We Stand Up, Speak Out and Demand Change' in Stonewall Day Speech​ people.com/politics/barac…

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People (@people) June 26, 2020

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This was one of the few times I apologized to @BarackObama for a draft. I had nothing left. And even though he didn… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Cody Keenan (@codykeenan) June 26, 2020

Racism: In Every Corner Of America

Every time I hear that ice cream truck sound I would get irie feeling ... to the point that I would ask my friend w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Samirah (@Thisishowispeak) June 11, 2020

Y’all needa understand when black ppl say racism is so engrained into this society we mean little subtle shii like… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Don Neto (@MarshJay__) June 11, 2020

He Will Be Missed

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Bill Withers made the sort of music that you couldn’t help but sing along to—from “Lean on Me” to “Lovely Day,” he… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 04, 2020

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#SongsOfComfort

Even when we are physically apart, music has the power to unite us and lift our spirits. To @YoYo_Ma and so many ot… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 26, 2020

In these days of anxiety, I wanted to find a way to continue to share some of the music that gives me comfort. The… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Yo-Yo Ma (@YoYo_Ma) March 13, 2020

#NationalDoctorsDay

On this #NationalDoctorsDay, I want to share this powerful video from Dr. Francois and Dr. Robinson and thank all o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 30, 2020

Now I want to hear from you. Reply with the story of a loved one working on the frontlines and tell me why they inspire you in this moment.

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 30, 2020

A Little Duet

Last night, I dropped by my friend Ellen’s house for a little duet…@TheEllenShow https://t.co/jsgGCkPf2o

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 21, 2019