Βarack Obama:Take a break today to watch this

Hi all, One of the mistakes all young organizers make—certainly I did when I was young—is to think that societies will change on our timetable. While we should be impatient about injustice—while we should seek to challenge it at every opportunity—the truth is that creating lasting change takes time. It takes effort. And most importantly, it takes listening to our families, our neighbors, and our friends. This week, the Obama Foundation came together for just that purpose. Representatives from all of our initiatives, like the Obama Foundation Fellows program, gathered right here in Chicago for the 2018 Obama Foundation Summit. It took our entire community to pull this historic moment off. So, at this time of thanks, I want to thank you, for helping make this moment happen. The passion, the eloquence, the skills, and the fierce intelligence that were on display at the Summit were remarkable. As I watched backstage, I saw that our next generation of leaders is already way ahead of the curve. Our guest, Janelle Monáe, said it best: "to know that you guys are on the ground is so inspiring." That's why I left the Summit so full of hope. Michelle and I started this Foundation because we believed that the most important thing we can do is invest—not in a cause or an issue—but in people. If we can help a new generation of leaders figure out how to work together in cooperative, thoughtful, and constructive ways, great things can happen. Meaningful change can occur. Our impatience toward injustice can be rewarded. That's where you come in. Thank you, for being a part of this community. Your participation is essential to our mission. When you share your story, your perspective, and your hopes—and when you listen to the stories and hopes of others—it helps us build stronger communities and a brighter future. That's true right here on the South Side of Chicago and it's true around the globe. I couldn't be prouder of our work together, and I can't thank you enough for your support. Take a moment to watch some of the highlights from our Summit. I promise you'll be thankful you did. https://www.obama.org/ Happy Thanksgiving, Barack Donate today to support the Obama Foundation's work: Hi there, This email is a little bit different from others in your inbox. We aren't sharing a discount code or a deal—instead we're inviting you to build a brighter future. When you support the Obama Foundation, you're helping fulfill the potential of a new generation of young leaders who are improving their communities and their world. Today we're inviting you to be part of this work: Join the Obama Foundation as a monthly supporter and help us live out our mission. Become an inaugural member of the Obama Foundation today and pledge your monthly support for this important work. When you do, we'll mail you a gift of appreciation sent straight from us here in Chicago. Last week, the President was talking to a group of leaders from around the world at the Obama Foundation Summit, and he reminded us that the most important thing we must invest in is people. When we figure out how to work together in cooperative, thoughtful, constructive ways, it can lead us to better outcomes—a better place. Energizing young people to make a difference is some of the most important work we can be doing right now. And you have the opportunity to do that each and every month. When you pledge a monthly gift, you'll provide long-lasting support for projects like the Global Girls Alliance, supporting grassroots leaders who are working to ensure that adolescent girls have access to education and the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Together we have the power to change history—by building and empowering a new generation of leaders. Ready to start? https://go.obama.org/join-us-now Thank you, The Obama Foundation