Today, in what could be seen as his first public forum since leaving office, President Obama reached out to young leaders during a civic engagement event at the University of Chicago to listen to thoughts and ideas on how youth can, and are, working to improve communities through engagement and opportunity. President Obama talks with youth during University of Chicago youth forum. ADVERTISEMENT CMB BUSINESS SOLUTIONS The panel of youth who have forged ahead in their own lives to make positive differences talked about their own successes while providing ideas on how other youth can get involved to improve the quality of life and opportunity for today's youth. Samuel Figueroa a student from Roosevelt University shared the ideal of making “personal connections” to private situations. He said he believes in providing statistics to show where the need is in communities and said he likes to “connect the facts.” Figueroa also said that “listening” is key. “It’s ...
Covering Washington politics. From Our vantage point. One point at a time.