Obama

Chicago will always be an important place to Michelle Obama and me. It’s where I got my start in public service, where Michelle grew up, and where we started our family.

The Obama Presidential Center is our opportunity to give something back—strengthening the South Side, training the next generation of civic leaders, and giving more people the tools they need to make a difference in communities across the country and around the world.

That’s why Michelle and I are excited to celebrate the Center’s virtual groundbreaking in Chicago next week. This will be a chance to recognize all of the leaders, organizers, and friends who have helped us get to this point, and we hope you'll join us virtually on Tuesday, September 28 at obama.org/groundbreaking.