Congratulations to my former Chief of Staff, Courtney O’Donnell! Today, the Senate voted to confirm her as U.S. Ambassador to UNESCO. Vice President Kamala Harris and I look forward to watching her lead on the global stage.

Wonderful The New York Times op-ed by Maestro Daniel Barenboim. nytimes.com/2024/05/06/opi…

As I wrapped my trip to China, found a few minutes to visit a record store, talk music, and pick up a few LPs (Chinese rock and Taylor Swift).

It's what I love most about music — the way it lets you connect with people and cultures wherever you go.

Congrats to Jane Perlez on her new podcast series #culturalthreads . Check out this wonderful episode with Yo-Yo Ma on the important role of music in U.S.-China relations. #culturaldiplomacy #culturalexchange #musicdiplomacy
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Grateful for the enlightening discussion today at National Museum of American Diplomacy on the enduring legacy of the Jazz Ambassadors Program in the Americas. 🎶 Music has always been a bridge for #diplomacy , and today's discussion reaffirmed its power to inspire change & unity. The U.S. is committed to

The US disavowed Israel's strike on Iranians in Damascus. The WH was 'outraged' by the attack that killed 7 WCK aid workers. One could lead to regional escalation, the other will produce more suffering. Both underscore what a terrible ally Netanyahu is. thedailybeast.com/israel-risks-d…

This woman is one of my great inspirations. So honored to know her. I invite you to watch Maestra Zheng Xiaoying: youtube.com/watch?v=Pmv25C…

Last year, Department of State and @Smithsonian expanded collaboration to promote peace, stability, and our common humanity—and our new international exchange program Cultural Heritage Forward was born! Learn more here: s.si.edu/3V3rU1e

Last week, we celebrated Fletcher's 90th Anniversary in Washington DC. Highlights included a captivating fireside chat with Ajay Banga, President of World Bank, alongside Dean ad interim Kelly Sims Gallagher and Dean of Global Business Bhaskar Chakravorti. Plus, a mesmerizing

Kicked off a new #culturaldiplomacy program w/ Department of State 美国驻华使领馆 US MissionCN Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State & the Zhang Xiaoying Opera Center. This virtual program runs Feb-June & culminates w/in-person activities in Xiamen and Guangzhou this summer!
Thank you Ambassador Nicholas Burns Lee Satterfield #culturalexchange

Renowned opera singer to perform, speak on cultural diplomacy at William & Mary dailypress.com/2024/02/12/ren…

Renowned Mezzo Soprano and Cultural Diplomat to Speak at William & Mary wydaily.com/latest-news/20… via WYDaily

This. This case deserves much more attention than it is getting. Monica Yunus @carladcanales

Art has a unique power to transcend languages, borders, and cultures, connecting people around the world. While in Lagos, Secretary Antony Blinken visited the vibrant Nike Art Gallery, one of West Africa's largest, which is proudly owned and run by IVLP alum Nike Davies-Okundaye.

Grateful to Nike Davies-Okundaye for welcoming me. Nike is an alumna of IVLP — our program has been connecting leaders from around the world to share expertise and cultivate partnerships since 1940.

I am looking forward to visiting William & Mary as this year’s McSwain-Walker lecture speaker! Excited to speak on my favorite topic, the power of the arts! #culturaldiplomacy

Art is a powerful tool for diplomacy. It gives us space to express ourselves, to see one another, to build a sense of community. Quite simply, art breaks down barriers and brings people together.

I had a great visit to the Nike Art Gallery in Lagos today.

'Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.'
—Mary Oliver #Welcome2024

Photo: Imagination Stage student actors embrace in the Pegasus Ensemble production of 'Hoodies.' (Credit: Jeremy Rusnock)

Thank you RefrigiWear for giving me the chance to enjoy snow days to the max! My dog Grizzly says thanks too!!! #coldweather #snowdays #happydogowner

Snow day for Grizzly. Photo credit: Carla Dirlikov Canales