C Z Doval Santos2d ago

“ Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy as three former presidents joined him on stage in an extraordinary event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. “

https://apnews.com/article/museum-presidential-barack-obama-chicago-5812303765c1c9327f7cf643acd17aa4 #PresidentialCenter #BarackObama

Obama Presidential Center holds opening

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy. He and Michelle Obama spoke as three other former presidents and their first ladies joined the Obama family on stage in an extraordinary event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans for their values. President Donald Trump was conspicuous both in his physical absence and by not being mentioned by any of the speakers or performers. Stevie Wonder closed the show with a rousing rendition of “Higher Ground."

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Alice Dubiel 🔬💉🦠😷🌬☮️3d ago
Photo essay of the artworks in the new Obama Presidential Center. Thanks Elle!
#Obama #PresidentialCenter
https://www.elle.com/culture/art-design/a71486761/obama-presidential-center-opening-art-2026/
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Fllics4d ago

Obama at presidential center opening: Full speech

Former President Barack Obama spoke at the opening ceremony of his presidential center in Chicago. The highly anticipated center will officially open to the public tomorrow, on Juneteenth. The sprawling campus includes a museum, garden, basketball court, and a new branch of the Chicago Public Library. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: Watch more CNN here: #Obama #PresidentialCenter #News

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Obama at presidential center opening: Full speech

Former President Barack Obama spoke at the opening ceremony of his presidential center in Chicago. The highly anticipated center will officially open to the public tomorrow, on Juneteenth. The sprawling campus includes a museum, garden, basketball court, and a new branch of the Chicago Public Libra

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Shirley Jennings 🇨🇦 📎4d ago
Flooding #Bluesky with clips from Barack and Michelle Obama's speeches today as a reminder that the USA used to be a country that aspired to be a place that respected truth, dignity, and the law. #PresidentialCenter
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Conservative Pastor Criticizes Obama Presidential Center Ahead of Chicago Opening

📰 Original title: Right-wing pastor triggered by Barack Obama's presidential library

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Conservative Pastor Criticizes Obama Presidential Center Ahead of Chicago Opening

A controversy emerged ahead of the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago when conservative radio host and pastor Todd Friel publicly criticized the project. According to reports highlighted by Right Wing Watch, Friel described the center as more than just a presidential library, arguing that its architecture and design reflect what he sees as former President Barack Obama's political and cultural values. He claimed that the building symbolizes a rejection of traditional American values and religious principles, calling it both unattractive and harmful in its message. The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open on Juneteenth and occupies a 19.3-acre campus in Chicago. Among its features is the city's first fully inclusive playground designed to accommodate children with a wide range of physical abilities. While supporters view the playground and other elements of the center as efforts to promote accessibility, education, and community engagement, Friel interpreted these features as part of what he characterized as a broader attempt to reshape American society. The article focuses primarily on Friel's remarks and reactions to the center's design and mission. It notes that he argued Obama communicates ideological messages through architecture rather than direct statements. The report does not provide evidence supporting Friel's claims but presents them as part of ongoing political and cultural debates surrounding the legacy of the former president. The center's opening has attracted attention both from supporters who see it as an important historical and civic institution and from critics who oppose Obama's political vision.

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Conservative Pastor Criticizes Obama Presidential Center Ahead of Chicago Opening

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Conservative Pastor Criticizes Obama Presidential Center Ahead of Chicago Opening

A controversy emerged ahead of the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago when conservative radio host and pastor Todd Friel publicly criticized the project. According to reports highlighted by Right Wing Watch, Friel described the center as more than just a presidential library, arguing that its architecture and design reflect what he sees as former President Barack Obama's political and cultural values. He claimed that the building symbolizes a rejection of traditional American values and religious principles, calling it both unattractive and harmful in its message. The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open on Juneteenth and occupies a 19.3-acre campus in Chicago. Among its features is the city's first fully inclusive playground designed to accommodate children with a wide range of physical abilities. While supporters view the playground and other elements of the center as efforts to promote accessibility, education, and community engagement, Friel interpreted these features as part of what he characterized as a broader attempt to reshape American society. The article focuses primarily on Friel's remarks and reactions to the center's design and mission. It notes that he argued Obama communicates ideological messages through architecture rather than direct statements. The report does not provide evidence supporting Friel's claims but presents them as part of ongoing political and cultural debates surrounding the legacy of the former president. The center's opening has attracted attention both from supporters who see it as an important historical and civic institution and from critics who oppose Obama's political vision.

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TKSST • seethis.tv 🌈🪐✨Jun 5

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🏛️🌳 On #Chicago’s #SouthSide, the #Obama Presidential Center opens this month – replete with a 69 m (225 ft) tall #museum tower, #library branch, athletic center, and #gardens.

It features 28 original artworks, including Julie Mehretu’s 25 m (83 ft) tall #stainedglass window, her first work in the medium.

👉 https://www.elle.com/culture/art-design/a71486761/obama-presidential-center-opening-art-2026/

#presidentialcenter #architecture #art #community #civics #education #design #urbanplanning #sculpture #history #president #usa

‘It’s a Marker of a Time in the History of Our Country’: Inside the Obama Presidential Center

Two weeks ahead of its opening, ELLE previews the hotly-awaited ‘home for hope’ in Chicago.

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