Malia and Sasha Obama made a rare public appearance Thursday, taking the stage at the inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago alongside their parents, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
The sisters, who have remained largely out of the public eye since their father’s presidency ended in 2017, were dressed for the occasion.
Malia, 27, wore a plunging gray blazer and matching skirt with her long auburn hair let down, while Sasha, 25, turned heads in a white off-the-shoulder top and skirt with an oversized brown belt and her hair in a sleek half-up style.
The opening ceremony, timed to coincide with June 16, was a star-studded evening held at the complex on Chicago’s South Side.
Musical performances came from Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Christina Aguilera and Eddie Vedder, with celebrity guests including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and Tom Hanks all in attendance.
Festivities marking Juneteenth are expected to continue throughout the weekend.
The Presidential Center itself is an important addition to the South Side community, housing a museum, several concert and event venues, a public park, and a new branch of the Chicago Public Library.
For now, though, Thursday was family and important time.
