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A Promised Land
A Promised Land

A Promised Land is the first volume of Barack Obama’s presidential memoirs and shares his story leading up to the end of his first term.

2020

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6 days ago

My Statement on the United Auto Workers Strike

Fourteen years ago, when the big three automakers were struggling to stay afloat, my administration and the American people stepped in to support them. So did the auto workers in the UAW who sacrificed pay and benefits to help get the companies back on their feet. Now that our carmakers…

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My Statement on the United Auto Workers Strike
My Statement on the United Auto Workers Strike

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Aug 14

Our Statement on the Passing of Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant was one of our favorite people. He exemplified a certain level of cool and street smarts that allowed him to move confidently into worlds that nobody had prepared him for, never doubting he could figure it out. Clarence was part of a generation that served as a bridge…

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Aug 5

Our Statement on the Passing of Charles Ogletree

Michelle and I are heartbroken to hear about the passing of our friend and mentor Charles Ogletree. Charles’ reputation preceded him at Harvard Law School. On campus, people would always talk about this Professor Ogletree and how supportive and encouraging he was. He took time on weekends to run something…

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Jul 20

My 2023 Summer Reading & Music Lists

Summer Reading List Here’s some books that I’m reading this summer. Check them out and let me know what I should be reading next. Poverty, by America — Matthew Desmond Small Mercies — Dennis Lehane King: A Life — Jonathan Eig Hello Beautiful — Ann Napolitano All the Sinners Bleed — S.A. Cosby …

Music

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My 2023 Summer Reading & Music Lists
My 2023 Summer Reading & Music Lists
Music

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Jul 17

Thank You to America’s Librarians for Protecting Our Freedom to Read

I wrote a letter thanking librarians across the country for everything they’re doing to protect our freedom to read. — To the dedicated and hardworking librarians of America: In any democracy, the free exchange of ideas is an important part of making sure that citizens are informed, engaged and feel like their perspectives matter. It’s so important, in fact, that here in America, the First Amendment of our Constitution states…

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Thank You to America’s Librarians for Protecting Our Freedom to Read
Thank You to America’s Librarians for Protecting Our Freedom to Read

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Jun 29

Our Statements On the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision To Overturn Affirmative Action

President Obama’s Statement: Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions–it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table. In the wake of…

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Our Statements On the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision To Overturn Affirmative Action
Our Statements On the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision To Overturn Affirmative Action

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Jun 26

Our Statement on the Passing of Jim Crown

We are heartbroken to lose our dear friend Jim Crown. Jim was a pillar of Chicago, a prominent voice in the Jewish community, and a true civic leader who loved our city. Even in recent weeks, he was busy rallying his fellow business leaders around an ambitious new jobs program…

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Jun 23

My Remarks at the 2023 SNF Nostos Conference

My remarks as delivered at the SNF Nostos Conference in Athens, Greece. Andreas Dracopoulos: President Obama, you have made clear the importance of strengthening Democracy, signaling the vital importance of elevating this issue. From your speech at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit last June to your Foundation hosting its first ever…

Democracy

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My Remarks at the 2023 SNF Nostos Conference
My Remarks at the 2023 SNF Nostos Conference
Democracy

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May 25

Join Me for a Conversation about Work on LinkedIn

Today I’ll be speaking with Ira Glass, Caroline Suh, and some of the great folks featured in the Higher Ground and Netflix documentary series, Working: What We Do All Day about finding meaning and purpose in work. Check out our conversation on LinkedIn News at 5pm ET: www.linkedin.com/events/7066824083790827521 And in the meantime, watch Working: What We Do All Day on Netflix and leave some questions about work in the comments!

Work

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Join Me for a Conversation about Work on LinkedIn
Join Me for a Conversation about Work on LinkedIn
Work

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May 24

Our Statement on the Passing of Tina Turner

Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself — speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never fade.

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Our Statement on the Passing of Tina Turner
Our Statement on the Passing of Tina Turner

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