“We want every young person to see the accomplishments of the speakers in this series as within their own reach and to dream a little bit bigger,” said Valerie Jarrett, Obama Foundation CEO. “This initiative is just one of the ways the Obama Foundation is focused on engaging youth in our front yard and it’s the kind of activity that we are thrilled to bring to life when the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors.”
The Futures Series, created out of a conversation Mrs. Obama had with Hyde Park Academy students, underscores our continuous dedication to Chicago by ensuring our youth recognize their full value and potential. This initiative reflects our commitment to inspire, empower, and unite individuals to drive meaningful change. Initiatives like this one are the cornerstone of our efforts at the future Obama Presidential Center.
Check out the talented guests who joined us for the Series in the 2023-2024 school year:
The Chicago Bears President & CEO, Kevin Warren
Vice President of Customer and Community at Baldwin Richardson Foods Cara Hughes
Owner of The Silver Room, Eric Williams
Mielle Organics COO Melvin Rodriguez
Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy
President of Interactive Design Architects Dina Griffin
Artist Bisa Butler