Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you take a moment to appreciate all the moms and mother-figures in your life—and be there for people who may be missing theirs.
To @MichelleObama, thanks for being such an amazing mom to our beautiful girls. You set an incredible example for all of us.
Newt Minow was a dear friend, mentor and early supporter of mine. He also embodied the ideal of public service – helping launch the satellites that made nationwide broadcasts possible, cementing presidential debates as a national institution, helping usher in public television, and reminding the media of its obligation to foster a well-informed citizenry. I will always owe a great debt to Newt, most of all because he helped introduce me to Michelle when we were both young lawyers in Chicago. We will miss him dearly, just as we miss his beloved wife, Jo, who passed away last year, and send our love and thoughts to their family.
Newt Minow was a dear friend, mentor and early supporter of mine. He also embodied the ideal of public service – helping launch the satellites that made nationwide broadcasts possible, cementing presidential debates as a national institution, helping usher in public television, and reminding the media of its obligation to foster a well-informed citizenry. I will always owe a great debt to Newt, most of all because he helped introduce me to Michelle when we were both young lawyers in Chicago. We will miss him dearly, just as we miss his beloved wife, Jo, who passed away last year, and send our love and thoughts to their family.
Working: What We Do All Day from @HigherGroundMedia is a new series that builds on Studs Terkel’s book, Working. It tells the stories of different people and the work they do every day.
Here’s a preview. I learned a lot filming this series – including that it’s easier to get people to open up when you bring them lunch. I hope you’ll watch Working: What We Do All Day now on Netflix.
I’m thrilled to share that our latest show from @HigherGroundMedia, ‘Working: What We Do All Day’, will be out on Netflix tomorrow. This is a project I’ve been working on for the last few years, and I can’t wait for you to see it.
At this point, you might be asking yourself, “Why should I spend my time away from work watching a show about work?” I get it.
But this show is different—and it will give you a sense of one of my favorite things about being president. For eight years, people from every walk of life would share their stories with me. They’d tell me about their hopes, their dreams, their struggles, and often, their work. It gave me a glimpse into the lives of people I might never have met otherwise, and served as a constant source of perspective, inspiration, and challenge.
This series is also about making sure we respect everyone’s line of work—because we all deserve to be valued and treated with respect. That includes the friends I made in this series and everyone else who is fighting for fair compensation and new protections that reflect changing workplaces—including the members of the WGA who are on strike right now.
I hope Working: What We Do All Day helps you feel the connection and perspective that can only come when people open up and share a piece of their lives. And after you watch, I’d love to hear more about your story and relationship with work.
I’m thrilled to share that our latest show from @HigherGroundMedia, ‘Working: What We Do All Day’, will be out on Netflix tomorrow. This is a project I’ve been working on for the last few years, and I can’t wait for you to see it.
At this point, you might be asking yourself, “Why should I spend my time away from work watching a show about work?” I get it.
But this show is different—and it will give you a sense of one of my favorite things about being president. For eight years, people from every walk of life would share their stories with me. They’d tell me about their hopes, their dreams, their struggles, and often, their work. It gave me a glimpse into the lives of people I might never have met otherwise, and served as a constant source of perspective, inspiration, and challenge.
This series is also about making sure we respect everyone’s line of work—because we all deserve to be valued and treated with respect. That includes the friends I made in this series and everyone else who is fighting for fair compensation and new protections that reflect changing workplaces—including the members of the WGA who are on strike right now.
I hope Working: What We Do All Day helps you feel the connection and perspective that can only come when people open up and share a piece of their lives. And after you watch, I’d love to hear more about your story and relationship with work.
I’m thrilled to share that our latest show from @HigherGroundMedia, ‘Working: What We Do All Day’, will be out on Netflix tomorrow. This is a project I’ve been working on for the last few years, and I can’t wait for you to see it.
At this point, you might be asking yourself, “Why should I spend my time away from work watching a show about work?” I get it.
But this show is different—and it will give you a sense of one of my favorite things about being president. For eight years, people from every walk of life would share their stories with me. They’d tell me about their hopes, their dreams, their struggles, and often, their work. It gave me a glimpse into the lives of people I might never have met otherwise, and served as a constant source of perspective, inspiration, and challenge.
This series is also about making sure we respect everyone’s line of work—because we all deserve to be valued and treated with respect. That includes the friends I made in this series and everyone else who is fighting for fair compensation and new protections that reflect changing workplaces—including the members of the WGA who are on strike right now.
I hope Working: What We Do All Day helps you feel the connection and perspective that can only come when people open up and share a piece of their lives. And after you watch, I’d love to hear more about your story and relationship with work.
I’m thrilled to share that our latest show from @HigherGroundMedia, ‘Working: What We Do All Day’, will be out on Netflix tomorrow. This is a project I’ve been working on for the last few years, and I can’t wait for you to see it.
At this point, you might be asking yourself, “Why should I spend my time away from work watching a show about work?” I get it.
But this show is different—and it will give you a sense of one of my favorite things about being president. For eight years, people from every walk of life would share their stories with me. They’d tell me about their hopes, their dreams, their struggles, and often, their work. It gave me a glimpse into the lives of people I might never have met otherwise, and served as a constant source of perspective, inspiration, and challenge.
This series is also about making sure we respect everyone’s line of work—because we all deserve to be valued and treated with respect. That includes the friends I made in this series and everyone else who is fighting for fair compensation and new protections that reflect changing workplaces—including the members of the WGA who are on strike right now.
I hope Working: What We Do All Day helps you feel the connection and perspective that can only come when people open up and share a piece of their lives. And after you watch, I’d love to hear more about your story and relationship with work.
Visiting Lilydale First Baptist Church took me back to my time as a community organizer. This is the neighborhood where I began my career in public service.
It was even more special to celebrate the graduation of our @Columbia and @UChicago Obama Scholars—a smart and passionate group of young people who are picking up the baton and working to create sustainable change.
Visiting Lilydale First Baptist Church took me back to my time as a community organizer. This is the neighborhood where I began my career in public service.
It was even more special to celebrate the graduation of our @Columbia and @UChicago Obama Scholars—a smart and passionate group of young people who are picking up the baton and working to create sustainable change.
Visiting Lilydale First Baptist Church took me back to my time as a community organizer. This is the neighborhood where I began my career in public service.
It was even more special to celebrate the graduation of our @Columbia and @UChicago Obama Scholars—a smart and passionate group of young people who are picking up the baton and working to create sustainable change.
Visiting Lilydale First Baptist Church took me back to my time as a community organizer. This is the neighborhood where I began my career in public service.
It was even more special to celebrate the graduation of our @Columbia and @UChicago Obama Scholars—a smart and passionate group of young people who are picking up the baton and working to create sustainable change.
Visiting Lilydale First Baptist Church took me back to my time as a community organizer. This is the neighborhood where I began my career in public service.
It was even more special to celebrate the graduation of our @Columbia and @UChicago Obama Scholars—a smart and passionate group of young people who are picking up the baton and working to create sustainable change.
Michelle and I were saddened to learn about the passing of Bob Zimmer, the 13th President of the University of Chicago.
Bob was a visionary leader and one the most influential university presidents in the country. During his time at the University of Chicago, he built upon its rigorous academic reputation, grew the university’s footprint around the world and throughout the South Side, and helped expand access through scholarships and financial aid.
Bob was also a fierce advocate for the Obama Presidential Center, believing that it would be transformative for young folks on the South Side. His commitment helped inspire us to build the Center there.
We’re deeply grateful for Bob’s remarkable service to a university and a city that has shaped so much of who we are. Our hearts go out to his wife Shadi, his three sons, Alex, Benjamin, and David, and the entire University of Chicago community during this difficult time.
I’m so inspired by the @ObamaFoundation leaders I met today in Berlin. These young people are putting in the work to strengthen our communities and move democracy forward.
I’m so inspired by the @ObamaFoundation leaders I met today in Berlin. These young people are putting in the work to strengthen our communities and move democracy forward.
I’m so inspired by the @ObamaFoundation leaders I met today in Berlin. These young people are putting in the work to strengthen our communities and move democracy forward.
Today I got to hear from @GuitarsOverGuns—one of @MBK_Alliance’s Freedom Summer ‘22 recipients—about how they’re working to support young people on the South Side of Chicago.
When the Obama Presidential Center opens, it will offer spaces and programming just like this. Thanks for letting me join! Chicago, Illinois
Today I got to hear from @GuitarsOverGuns—one of @MBK_Alliance’s Freedom Summer ‘22 recipients—about how they’re working to support young people on the South Side of Chicago.
When the Obama Presidential Center opens, it will offer spaces and programming just like this. Thanks for letting me join! Chicago, Illinois
Today I got to hear from @GuitarsOverGuns—one of @MBK_Alliance’s Freedom Summer ‘22 recipients—about how they’re working to support young people on the South Side of Chicago.
When the Obama Presidential Center opens, it will offer spaces and programming just like this. Thanks for letting me join! Chicago, Illinois
Today I got to hear from @GuitarsOverGuns—one of @MBK_Alliance’s Freedom Summer ‘22 recipients—about how they’re working to support young people on the South Side of Chicago.
When the Obama Presidential Center opens, it will offer spaces and programming just like this. Thanks for letting me join! Chicago, Illinois
I always love being in Chicago and having the opportunity to meet with folks on the South Side who are helping transform their communities.
I had a lot of fun, too. Take a look. Chicago, Illinois
This is Luke, one of the people you’ll meet in Working: What We Do All Day. Luke is a Data Manager at Aurora Innovation, a technology company in Pittsburgh that specializes in self-driving vehicles. As an hourly employee, he feels lucky to have a job where he can learn new things and work with colleagues who treat him with respect. But Luke’s passion has always been music.
I sat down with Luke to listen to some of his tracks and discuss the life he wants for himself. You can watch this conversation and more on Working: What We Do All Day now on Netflix.
In 2014, in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death, I challenged every community in the country to implement strategies to help boys and young men of color succeed. Today, I’m proud to see the incredible impact the @MBK_Alliance communities are having—helping hundreds of community leaders across the country solve problems for the next generation.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of MBK communities, cities like Newark, Omaha, Tulsa, and Yonkers have changed the odds—creating opportunities for our young people to achieve their full potential. The MBK Model Communities initiative represents the next phase of the MBK Alliance’s work to help communities take on their biggest challenges—and I look forward to continuing this work alongside them for years to come.
