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Eddie Veder up now (Obama Center) (Original Post)
LearnedHand
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oasis
(54,319 posts)1. Those kids in the performance will remember this
day for decades.
LearnedHand
(5,680 posts)2. Seriously!!!
yellow dahlia
(6,890 posts)3. It was great! All those talented young people!
OC375
(1,208 posts)4. "Hope"
God, that seems so long ago.
Obama, Veder
nostalgia.
Brother Buzz
(40,625 posts)5. Already up on YouTube
Deuxcents
(28,213 posts)6. I love including the kids from the neighborhood idea
So not surprising for an event by the Obamas but how we need this kind of reminder that it was so important to us and definitely needed today
Brother Buzz
(40,625 posts)7. Inclusivity, Baby!
Eddie Veeder talked about it at the beginning:
"President Obama was aware that I would be playing music with young musicians from the neighborhood. But when he heard we were writing an original piece, a song just for the occasion, he said, 'That might be a lot of work.' And as usual, he was right. But it's been great work and it's everything the center stands for its inclusivity, its access to resources, its mentorship and opportunity. So, we thank you for this opportunity."
Deuxcents
(28,213 posts)8. Yes..I am so proud of all the hard work the kids, the musicians, speakers and behind the scenes staff
The presentation was well thought out by and for the participants of our beautiful and diverse country
Brother Buzz
(40,625 posts)9. Word! Then Michelle Obama stepped up and hit the ball out of the park.
You just gotta believe the marmalade shartcannon is stewing in his juices.
Deuxcents
(28,213 posts)10. Oh, yeah! She was on fire and I'm still smiling 😍
Those people who think they can one up her with their insults have pick the wrong person to come after. She will chew them up and spit em out for meatloaf before they know what hit em.