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Inaugural Obama Foundation Scholars Visit Sag Harbor Library To Talk International Non-Profit Work

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Ken Dorph speaking at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor while hosting scholars from the Obama Foundation. JON WINKLER

Ken Dorph speaking at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor while hosting scholars from the Obama Foundation. JON WINKLER

Ana Maria Gonzalez-Forero, left, with her children Rodrigo and Rosario at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor during a breakfast for

Ana Maria Gonzalez-Forero, left, with her children Rodrigo and Rosario at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor during a breakfast for

Omezzine Khelifa speaking at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor as part of the scholars of the Obama Foundation's visit to Sag Harbor. JON WINKLER

Omezzine Khelifa speaking at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor as part of the scholars of the Obama Foundation's visit to Sag Harbor. JON WINKLER

Alice Barbe speaking at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor as part of the Obama Foundation Scholars. JON WINKLER

Alice Barbe speaking at the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor as part of the Obama Foundation Scholars. JON WINKLER

Members of the inaugural group of Obama Foundation Scholars in front of the John Jermain Memorial Library. JON WINKLER

Members of the inaugural group of Obama Foundation Scholars in front of the John Jermain Memorial Library. JON WINKLER

authorJon Winkler on Oct 22, 2018
In June, 12 people from around the world were chosen as the first class of Obama Foundation Scholars, set to attend Columbia University for a year to connect with distinguished... more

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