Beth Anne Mumford

The Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony included a land acknowledgment ritual that was mocked online for being performative. The event featured high-profile Democrats and celebrities, with critics arguing the ritual contradicts continued land use. The center, costing nearly $1 billion, will officially open on Friday.

The Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony featured a land acknowledgment ritual that was mocked as performative by critics. High-profile Democrats and celebrities attended the event despite controversies surrounding the $1 billion center's construction and land use.