People from Barack Obama

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel
Barack Obama
Politician
As a college student, I was inspired by Studs Terkel’s book, Working, which chronicled what ordinary people did for a living.
People from Barack Obama

Queen Elizabeth II

Barack Obama
Politician
She really is one of my favorite people.
People from Barack Obama

Greta Thunberg

Barack Obama
Politician
At just 16 years old, Greta Thunberg is already one of our planet’s greatest advocates. Her age might have something to do with it. With full knowledge that her generation will bear the heaviest burden of climate change, she’s unafraid to believe that progress is possible—and fight for real change. She’s an example of why Michelle and I started the Obama Foundation — because we believe in a future that’s shaped by the courage and hope of young people like Greta.