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.

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…

The Higher Ground documentary series will premiere on Netflix on May 17, 2023. When I was in college, I came across the book Working by Studs Terkel. It was a chronicle of people from every walk of life, and the work they did. Reading those stories, I started to consider…

Edith Childs was the inspiration behind sharing the NAACP’s ‘Fired Up. Ready to Go!’ chant during my 2008 Campaign. — This is Edith Childs. I met Edith in 2007, at a small get-together in Greenwood, South Carolina. It was the early days of my campaign for president, and I was still finding my way as a candidate. I walked into the event in Greenwood after an hour and a half…

I always look forward to sharing my lists of favorite books, movies, and music with all of you. First up, here are some of the books I read and enjoyed this year. Let me know which books I should check out in 2023. Favorite Books of 2022: The Light We Carry — Michelle Obama…

I consider December 14th, 2012 the single darkest day of my presidency. — I consider December 14th, 2012 the single darkest day of my presidency. The news from Sandy Hook Elementary was devastating, a visceral blow, and like so many others, I felt not just sorrow but anger at a world that could allow such things to happen. Even then we understood that…

President Obama’s remarks as delivered at the Sandy Hook Promise Gala on December 6, 2022 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, NY. Good evening, everybody. What an honor it is to be with all of you. And I want to thank my friends, Mark and Nicole, for inviting…

President Obama’s Remarks as Delivered at Georgia Rally in Support of Senator Raphael Warnock PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Hello, Atlanta! I’m back! I am back. AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Si, se puede! Si, se puede! PRES. BARACK OBAMA: I know — I know — Si, se puede! I am back. Yes, we can. …

Good afternoon, everybody. And thank you, Gift, for that rousing introduction. He was getting me fired up backstage, getting me excited. And thank you, more importantly, Gift, for all the work that you’re doing to get young people involved in preserving and improving democracy. And I want to thank all…