Happening now: The South Side's own Jennifer Hudson opened the ceremony singing the National Anthem and ...

[littlemissmartypants]

Happening now — The South Side's own Jennifer Hudson opened the ceremony singing the National Anthem and "The Impossible Dream."

More photos inside.

https://thetriibe.com/2026/06/live-watch-the-obama-presidential-center-grand-opening-ceremony/

Happening now — The South Side's own Jennifer Hudson opened the ceremony singing the National Anthem and "The Impossible Dream."

More photos inside.

thetriibe.com/2026/06/live...

— The TRiiBE (@thetriibe.com) 2026-06-18T16:42:03.304Z

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[hlthe2b]

1. Damn.. I just got back from a hike with the "pup," and saw end of Christina Aguilera...

Who else did I miss besides Jennifer Hudson?

[Spazito]

2. So far it has just been Jennifer and Christina...

who were wonderful, much more to come I am sure.

[hlthe2b]

3. Okay. Thanks mucho!

[a kennedy]

4. Had some errands to run....back now, and have backed up my TV to the start of the Obama grand opening......

on C-SPAN. just saw Tom Hanks in the crowd. Love C-SPANs coverage no GOLL damn talking heads!!!!! Love how the crowd is just rocking out. Kamala Harris looks great. Clinton’s, Bush’s, Biden’s, and the Obama’s!!!!! AND AM SO GOLL DANG ECSTATIC THE ORANGE PIECE OF SHIT ISN’T THERE!!!!!

[AnotherMother4Peace]

5. It's truly an amazing & uplifting event. Many celebrities, dignitaries - I'm absolutely loving it.

[NNadir]

6. I remember well Aretha Franklin at the inauguration.

That was one of the happiest days of my political life, the outset of what would be a great Presidency.