Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars ahead of practice in Chicago: ‘I could not be a bigger fan’
Obama surprised nearly 100 high school girls at the center’s WNBA Changemaker Day, where speakers urged resilience and dreaming big.
- Former President Barack Obama surprised 22 WNBA All-Stars during their practice at the Obama Presidential Center on Friday, marking the first time professional athletes used the Center's court since opening.
- Earlier that morning, Obama surprised nearly 100 high school students at the third annual WNBA Changemaker Day held at the Center's Elie Wiesel Forum, where panels discussed mentorship and perseverance for young women.
- Addressing the students, Obama emphasized mentorship, advising them to "find people who are doing the kinds of things you want to do and learn from them." WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised the league's resilience and growth.
- Meeting the players, Obama called the All-Stars "extraordinary," saying he "could not be a bigger fan." He praised their success, stating, "Seeing the fan base grow and the attention grow- that's exactly where it should be."
- The Obama Presidential Center will serve as a featured venue for WNBA All-Star activities, reflecting the league's expanding cultural influence and the Center's role in hosting high-profile community engagement and athletic events.
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Obama drops in on WNBA event at presidential center
Obama entered the Elie Wiesel Auditorium at the Obama Presidential Center to thunderous applause and cheers from about 100 high school freshman girls attending a WNBA Changemaker Day event. The former president spoke briefly, then shook hands with some of the girls and took a selfie with the crowd.
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The News-GazetteBarack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars ahead of practice in Chicago: ‘I could not be a bigger fan’
Former President Barack Obama surprised the players and coaches of the WNBA All-Star team Friday morning during a practice at the Obama Presidential Center.
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