All-Star Weekend in Chicago
With NBA All-Star weekend coming back to Chicago, you could be sure President Obama wouldn’t miss it. Check out our highlights from the weekend below.
“Our goal is to not just create a traditional mausoleum… but rather where we can create the future.”@BarackObama on how the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will impact the next generation. @ObamaFoundation
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| THIS CAME TO ME INTO MY EMAIL, SO I AM SHARING IT AS THE PRESIDENT INTENDED FOR ME TO DO! |
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Hi Terry, With the NBA All-Star game in Chicago this year, I had the chance to sit down with my good friend Mike Wilbon and three players I truly admire—Giannis Antetoukounmpo, Chris Paul, and Kevin Love. They’ve thrilled us through the years with their performances in the league, but it’s what they’ve done in their communities, that makes them especially inspiring. As someone who didn’t grow up with much, Giannis has always made it a point to support those in need through food drives and charity events. Chris’ family foundation has partnered with a number of youth organizations—from Save the Children to the Boys and Girls club—to help young people prosper no matter their circumstances. And Kevin has fought to make emotional well-being as important as physical fitness by speaking openly and honestly about his own struggles with mental health. These players recognize that making lasting change starts by investing in our communities. For Michelle and me, that means investing in Chicago, the place where we met and had our girls. It’s where I taught and first ran for office. It’s the city that gave us everything. And that’s why we decided to put the Obama Presidential Center and the Obama Foundation right here in Chicago. As I said on stage with them: Everybody’s got a contribution to make, everybody’s got a gift that they can give. If all of us are making that effort, then there’s reason for hope. Take a minute to watch my conversation with Giannis, Chris, and Kevin; I bet you’ll come away inspired to invest in your own community. —Barack |
Hi Terry,
With the NBA All-Star game in Chicago this year, I had the chance to sit down with my good friend Mike Wilbon and three players I truly admire—Giannis Antetoukounmpo, Chris Paul, and Kevin Love. They’ve thrilled us through the years with their performances in the league, but it’s what they’ve done in their communities, that makes them especially inspiring.
As someone who didn’t grow up with much, Giannis has always made it a point to support those in need through food drives and charity events. Chris’ family foundation has partnered with a number of youth organizations—from Save the Children to the Boys and Girls club—to help young people prosper no matter their circumstances. And Kevin has fought to make emotional well-being as important as physical fitness by speaking openly and honestly about his own struggles with mental health.
These players recognize that making lasting change starts by investing in our communities. For Michelle and me, that means investing in Chicago, the place where we met and had our girls. It’s where I taught and first ran for office. It’s the city that gave us everything. And that’s why we decided to put the Obama Presidential Center and the Obama Foundation right here in Chicago.
As I said on stage with them: Everybody’s got a contribution to make, everybody’s got a gift that they can give. If all of us are making that effort, then there’s reason for hope.
Take a minute to watch my conversation with Giannis, Chris, and Kevin; I bet you’ll come away inspired to invest in your own community.
—Barack
