With your generous support this #GivingTuesday, we can bring the Obama Presidential Center to life and inspire everyday people to pick up the baton, work together, and take action towards a brighter future. Donate now: Obama.org/support
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I’m always inspired by young leaders like Rachid Ennassiri, who is helping more people in Morocco get involved in the fight against climate change. This Giving Tuesday, join the in supporting the work of changemakers like Rachid: Obama.org/donate
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We started the Obama Foundation to help a new generation of leaders build a better tomorrow. And every day, they’re tackling the world’s toughest issues. This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking you to invest in them: Obama.org/donate
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I know you have a lot of options on who to support this #GivingTuesday. I hope you’ll consider supporting the as we work to carry on the legacy of hope and action that the Obama Presidential Center represents in Chicago.
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, and as you think about where to donate this year, I want to introduce you to sixteen-year-old Sonia—an 11th grader who lives in Debauché, Haiti. Your support to our Fund can help girls like her around the world: gofundme.com/girlsopportuni
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Tonight marks the start of #Hanukkah!
Whether you celebrate the Festival of Lights or not, taking a moment to understand each other’s unique traditions helps us find common ground.
💙 Chag Sameach to those celebrating.
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This #SmallBusinessSaturday, we hope you’ll support the hardworking small business owners in your community—because shopping small means investing in the city you call home.
Meet small business owner Eric Williams, owner of in Chicago:
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This #BlackFriday, is calling on folks to participate in #BlackShopFriday and purchase from at least one black-owned business in the city.
Check out three Black-owned businesses on the South Side as a place to start:
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Happy Thanksgiving! This year, we’re thankful for folks like Kids Off The Block who embody this season’s spirit of community. Recently, the Chicago organization hosted their 15th annual Feed a Teen event to encourage non-violence, promote education, and share a delicious meal.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Sunny and our entire family! We hope you all have a wonderful day, giving thanks for everyone you love. ❤️
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Happy Thanksgiving! Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating today. We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday with the people you love.
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The Obama Presidential Center is designed with the next generation of leaders in mind—just like ' student Zell Wilson. Earlier this year Zell introduced at our groundbreaking ceremony in Jackson Park.
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Happy birthday to my friend and my brother, ! Thanks for giving all of us the gift of better infrastructure. Grateful for all you’re doing to build this country back better.
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Happy birthday to my friend ! Thanks for all you do every day to improve the lives of all Americans! Hope your day is filled with LOTS of ice cream and quality time with your loved ones!
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When it comes to climate change, we can’t afford to go backward—or even stay where we are. If we are going to act on the scale that’s required to combat this climate crisis, we all need to step up and meet this moment together.
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“It can be tough to change the status quo and at times it can be really lonely. Knowing you can call on a whole community of people, it means a lot.” —@NimaTisdall, one of the passionate #ObamaLeaders who joined President @BarackObama for a #ClimateCrisis discussion in Glasgow.
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“It can be tough to change the status quo and at times it can be really lonely. Knowing you can call on a whole community of people, it means a lot.” —, one of the passionate #ObamaLeaders who joined President for a #ClimateCrisis discussion in Glasgow.
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Ten years ago, called for training 100k new #STEM teachers by 2021 to reduce disparities in K-12 education. This week, , a coalition formed to answer that call, announced they exceeded the President’s ambitious goal. Read more at:
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In 2011, my Administration made a pledge to prepare 100,000 new STEM teachers over the next 10 years. I couldn't be prouder to hear that not only met that goal, but trained an additional 8,000 teachers who will make a difference for our kids. obama.org/updates/100k-i
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Join us in welcoming the newest class of #ObamaLeaders from across Africa! Focusing on a broad range of issue areas from public health to women’s rights—these leaders are ready to work together to address their communities' most pressing needs. obama.org/africa-2022/
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