The Obama Foundation today announced a selection of spaces in the Obama Presidential Center that honor the civil rights and democracy leaders who inspired President and Mrs. Obama’s own leadership journeys and represent those “on whose shoulders we stand” as people across the country and around the world seek to advance progress, dignity, and inclusion in our societies.
These spaces were made possible through the generous support of individual and institutional donors committed to advancing our democracies through belonging and action.
The spaces announced today include:
🗳️Nelson Mandela Sky Room is a free, open-to-the-public sanctuary located on the highest level of the Museum building, offering sweeping views of Jackson Park and Chicago’s South and West Sides through excerpts from President Obama’s speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery Marches, rendered in five-foot-tall letters on the building’s exterior.
⚖️Thurgood Marshall Courtyard, nestled on the campus's Lower Level, is a “miniature park” and is made possible through the generous support of Peter and Maria Kellner.
🍃Rachel Carson Reading Garden, located just off the Library, is made possible through the generous support of Amy Goldman Fowler and Family.