[Opinion] Presidential Powerhouse Photo From Obama Center Opening Had Many Noticing The Same Thing

Comment | The Obama Presidential Center aims high, like a Gothic cathedral

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OPINION The unapologetic queer history at the new Obama Presidential Center

Walking onto the 19.3-acre campus of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side was a respite, and a revelation. As a proud Chicagoan and an inductee into the Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame, I didn’t step onto the grounds expecting to experience all of the queer history I saw on full display. Partnering with GLAAD for a special edition of my podcast Queer News, I wanted to share the center through my eyes and celebrate how LGBTQ life was …

Presidential Powerhouse Photo From Obama Center Opening Had Many Noticing The Same Thing

DISCLAIMER: This article was first published in June 18, 2026 The dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on Wednesday brought together Joe Biden, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama in one room for the first time in years. A photo of all four with their wives has been circulating since, and one detail in it has taken over every reply section it has landed in. The image shows Barack and Michelle Obama flanked by Joe and J…