It means so much to Barack and me to open up the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. This is where I grew up, where Barack got his start, and where we raised our girls. So having a place where kids from our community can see themselves, connect with each other, and channel their hopeβthereβs nothing more powerful than that.
It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby β a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist β to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and weβre thrilled that it will be on display in the Hope and Change lobby at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.
Happy Pride Month to all the book lovers out there! π
Reading is resistance. Keep it up! Be yourself because who you are is magical. β¨
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I wouldnβt be where I am today without the love and support that @MichelleObama has poured into me over the years. Her story β from her South Side roots to the White House and beyond β is a central part of the Obama Presidential Center.
All of the #LGBTQIA community deserves to celebrate without being brought down by others that are bigoted and hateful. We deserve to be free of fear as we celebrate, too.
Happy Pride to all who celebrate! πππ³οΈββ§οΈ
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