Source: Fox News
Summary
The Obama Presidential Center’s opening ceremony in Chicago began with a land acknowledgment ritual, led by Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. The ritual honored the Native American tribes that once inhabited the land. However, some critics mocked the gesture, calling it a “performative left-wing routine” and pointing out that the center’s construction on the land is a contradiction to the acknowledgment. The ceremony featured high-profile Democrats and A-list performers, but was also marred by controversy over the center’s construction costs and allegations of unpaid subcontractors.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Obama Presidential Center’s opening ceremony began with a familiar ritual. Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, led the land acknowledgment. The ceremony featured high-profile Democrats and A-list performers. The center’s construction costs have been a subject of controversy. Some subcontractors claim they are owed millions for their work.
It’s business as usual, with a nod to the land’s original inhabitants.
Author: Evan Null
