Black Independent Political Action Committee

  Changemakers in the Obama Foundation network are taking on challenges from climate change to online hate in every corner of the world.  Check out some recent leader spotlights to learn about their impact, the struggles they’ve overcome, and the connections they’ve made thanks to their Obama Foundation programs. In Thailand,  Charles Klaikaew,  2024-2025 Obama Foundation Asia-Pacific Leader, launched a multi-country effort to help coal-dependent regions shift toward more sustainable economies.  Learn about his work and how he’s making sure the most marginalized communities have a voice in the decision-making → In Malta,  Vladyslava Kravchenko,  2024–2025 Obama Foundation Europe Leader, is working to bring Para sports into schools. In 2024 alone, she helped reach over 3,000 students in 25 schools through workshops, school competitions, open days, and diversity weeks.  Learn more about how the two-time Paralympian is using her position on the Malta...

  Black Independent  I want to take a moment to thank you. Through every challenge, every headline, and every attack thrown my way (of which there are many), you have stood unwaveringly with me. I never take your support and confidence for granted. And while the attacks on our work to uphold the values we share keep mounting, I’m motivated by your continued support and willingness to fight back alongside me.  For the sake of our democracy. Our Constitution. Our futures.  Donald Trump and his allies will continue to come after me, and anyone else who stands up to him. They hope that their persistent attacks will silence and intimidate others from holding his corrupt regime accountable. But I’m not backing down. I never have, and I never will. I’m so grateful for your support, but as these partisan attacks grow bolder, I need to know you have my back once more. I have an end-of-month fundraising deadline in a few days, and it would mean a lot to earn your support. Will...

  Hey Black Independent, You probably know that President Obama shares his summer reading lists each year, but have you ever wondered why those specific books made the cut? This year, in addition to his summer reading list, we’re excited to include President Obama’s handwritten notes that will give you a little insight into his recent reads and why he picked them up. Check out President Obama’s notes here! "See all of President Obama's notes" with photos of a few of the notes on the right Check out President Obama’s reading list Next year, you’ll be able to check out President Obama’s favorite books in person when the newest Chicago Public Library branch opens at the Obama Presidential Center! Learn more about the 19.3-acre campus here; we can’t wait to open our doors to welcome visitors from around the corner and around the world. Learn more about the Obama Presidential Center –The Obama Foundation

  Hi Black Independent, Chicago Public Schools students headed back to the classroom this week, and with the start of the school year comes another year of the Futures Series! Since 2022, The Obama Foundation has partnered with Hyde Park Academy, the high school across the street from the future Obama Presidential Center, to introduce students to industry leaders and cultural icons who inspire them to achieve more than they thought possible.  Last school year,  Futures Series guests like investigative reporter Samantha Chapman, Jordan Brand CDO Jason Mayden, and Chicago Alderman Ronnie Mosley  shared their stories, and for students like Rayshawn Blackman, these moments were life-changing: See the full 2024-2025 line-up The 2024-2025 Futures Series gave Hyde Park Academy Students opportunities to get out of the classroom and into real-world workplaces: At O’Hare Airport, students toured an aircraft and spoke with representatives from across roles at United Airlines to...

  On The Road in TX-23 San Antonio ➡️ Monahans ➡️ McCamey ➡️ Fort Stockton ➡️ Fort Davis ➡️ Alpine ➡️ Marfa ➡️ Sonora ➡️  It's been a great week on the road across South and West Texas!  Team Gonzales takes no days off when it comes to working for you in TX-23. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales meeting with an automotive shop owner in Alpine Relief for Texas Farmers and Ranchers This month, I joined  U.S. Department of Agriculture  Secretary Brooke Rollins and Governor Greg Abbott to announce that a $750 million new facility will be built in South Texas to stop the spread of the screwworm. Additionally, through my seat on the House Appropriations Committee, I doubled the initial funding for screwworm eradication efforts in our nation’s agriculture budget. Sterile flies are the fastest, most effective method to eliminate the screwworm. Building a facility here in the U.S. to protect against a screwworm invasion is a key pillar of my bill, the  STOP Screwworms A...