The Obamas Return To The South Side

Barack and Michelle
Barack and Michelle

The Obamas Return To The South Side

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The Obamas are speaking at an invite-only event today at Chicago’s South Shore Cultural Center. They will talk about their vision for the Obama Presidential Center that will be built in Jackson Park. The former president and first lady have said they want the work of the Obama Foundation and presidential center to inspire community change. Barack Obama will participate in a roundtable discussion and update the community on the center’s progress.