CHICAGO (WLS) — Former President Barack Obama is headlining the Obama Foundation 2024 Democracy Forum in Chicago.
The event is happening on Thursday at the Marriott Marquis on Prairie Avenue. The forum is focusing on “pluralism” and how diverse communities can find ways to work together, especially now after such a divisive presidential election.
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“How can we work together to make sure everyone has dignity?” Obama Democracy Forum speaker Mónica Guzmán said.
President Obama came out on stage to speak just after 5:15 p.m.
Hundreds came together unite for the purpose of finding commonality.
“Because you’re a Democrat, you’re a Republican, how can you… do this, do that?” Obama Democracy Forum participant Barbara Hall said. “It’s breaking up families. What we need to do is bring people together.”
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