Civic Engagement

A new series engages viewers with trusted voices about American politics and government.

The nonpartisan convening will feature conversations about protecting and strengthening Democracy through various mechanisms, including voter education and registration, culture change and direct voter mobilization. 

Former President Barack Obama has teamed up with Airbnb to launch a scholarship program for aspiring civic leaders.

“We really also want to engage folks in our advocacy [work] which is really preparing them to understand and advocate to pass laws, like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, because all of this is connected.” 

Stacey Abrams was awarded by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for her transformative civic engagement work.

A grassroots campaign to change the way the city administers public safety won a victory last week, successfully adding a question to the ballot for upcoming municipal elections regarding whether to replace the existing police department with a Department of Public Safety.

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have created a children’s series about civic engagement.

U.S. District Judge Debra M. Brown has made history as the first Black woman to serve as the chief judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.

The Obama Foundation announced the launch of a new initiative designed to empower young Africans who are rising in the civic engagement sector.

Former President Barack Obama surprised students in Chicago during a civic engagement workshop hosted by his organization.