“I wanna thank me — for believing in me, and doing what they said I could not do.”

The 2024 #Emmys were one to remember. Here's the complete list of Netflix wins: nflx.pub/48xuznW

2023 peace laureate Narges Mohammadi is unable to come to Oslo, Norway as she is currently imprisoned in Iran. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against oppression of women in Iran and for promoting human rights.

An empty chair stands in her place on stage.

American Symphony, a film from Higher Ground, is directed by the talented Matthew Heineman and follows the journey of jon batiste and @SuleikaJaouad. It’s an intimate portrait of the healing power of art and love through personal success and private struggles. I hope you’ll check it…

Today the The Obama Foundation brought together leaders, activists, and experts from around the world for our #DemocracyForum to discuss everything from rebuilding trust in our institutions, to the challenges and opportunities that come from AI, to the changing ways we consume…

For decades, Narges Mohammadi has been a vocal advocate for women and girls in Iran. This The Nobel Prize is a well-deserved recognition of her courage, and the hope that she represents—not only for the women in Iran, but for women fighting repression and violence around the world.

BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2023 #NobelPeacePrize to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.

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Check out Irregular Warfare Center's recent Perspectives article, “Foreign Governments' Investments in Entertainment & Movies as Instruments of Soft Power & Influence in Irregular Warfare,” by authors Mohamad Mirghahari & Christina Grossen! #IWC #irregularwarfarecenter

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“Remember the hours after 9/11 when we came together as one. It was the worst day we've ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us”

Today, the My Brother's Keeper Alliance is announcing their Freedom Summer 2023 grant recipients. I’m proud of the work these 33 Chicago-based organizations have done to change the lives of Black and brown boys across the city, and can’t wait to see what they do next. obama.org/my-brothers-ke…

Check out Irregular Warfare Center's ninth and most recent Perspectives publication: The Newest Weapon in Irregular Warfare – Artificial Intelligence by author Mohamad Mirghahari. #IWC #irregularwarfare #irregularwarfare center Irregular Warfare Initiative
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A must read from President Barack Obama to our country’s librarians:

'I hope you’ll join me in reminding anyone who will listen — and even some people you think might not — that the free, robust exchange of ideas has always been at the heart of American democracy.'

I had a great time speaking with ⁦Seton Hall School of Diplomacy⁩ graduate students from ⁦Seton Hall⁩! Their energy and enthusiasm was evident in the conversation & I'm impressed by their passion for learning. I can't wait to see how they grow as professionals. shu.edu/diplomacy/news…

To those who gave their lives so that America may be free: Thank you. May we never forget that sacrifice. Happy Memorial Day.

The threats to our global food system are real: rising hunger, economic instability, the climate crisis, and deteriorating public health and nutrition.

That's why today, I am proud to announce the Global Food Institute at George Washington University.
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'Nobody wins all the time. Even the best players and employees lose. Sometimes people and teams experience losing streaks, and that can feel like defeat.' hstoday.us/subject-matter…

Incredible work!!

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol grabbed a mic and sang the Don Mclean classic “American Pie” to an astonished audience at the White House state dinner.

“I had no damn idea you could sing,” Biden told his counterpart. wapo.st/442KwRf

I’m excited to share the trailer for Working. In this series, I talk to American workers across various industries – from hospitality and technology to home care – to understand their jobs and hopes for the future. I hope you’ll check it out on @Netflix on May 17.

Chicago knows how to show up! Thanks to all the volunteers who helped the The Obama Foundation clean up Rainbow Beach, Washington Park, and Jackson Park—the future home of the Obama Presidential Center—for Earth Day.