«Breaking News» Barack Obama accepts the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope award in New York

Barack Obama was all smiles as he was honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award in New York on Wednesday evening. 

The former president, 57, was honored with the special award that celebrates leaders who demonstrate 'commitment to social change'. 

Past recipients of the award include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Bono, George Clooney and Robert De Niro. 

Barack Obama grinned ear to ear as he accepted the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award in New York on Wednesday evening

Obama accepted the award presented by Kerry Kennedy onstage at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards gala on Wednesday in New York

The former president grinned ear to ear as he accepted the award, a bronze bust of Bobby Kennedy's likeness, by the organization's president Kerry Kennedy.

In his acceptance remarks Obama urged the audience to be hopeful towards the future. 

'Hope is the insistence that no matter how tough our circumstances, there are better days ahead. If we persist...together we can overcome,' he said. 

'The story of the last 50 years is the story of a more just and peaceful world. I have seen it. I have lived it. You have too,' he added. 

He also reminded the audience 'it's easy to succumb to cynicism' adding 'Bobby Kennedy's life reminds us to reject such cynicism.' 

'I’m not sure if you heard, but I’ve been on this hope kick for quite awhile,' he joked, citing the central theme of hope in his previous campaign trail speeches.   

In his speech he focused on the hope of the future saying: 'Hope is the insistence that no matter how tough our circumstances, there are better days ahead'

'I’m not sure if you heard, but I’ve been on this hope kick for quite awhile,' he joked, citing the central theme of hope in his previous campaign trail speeches

After accepting his prized award he smiled for pictures with celebrities at the star-studded event including Dorothea Bon Jovi and Jon Bon Jovi

The president also took to Twitter to reiterate his speech, reminding the public on the achievements of Bobby Kennedy, who the award is modeled after. 

'As Bobby Kennedy taught us, the thing about hope is that it travels through space *and* time, first splashing against the rocks, but eventually breaking down the walls of cruelty and injustice. And if we do our best with the time we’re given, others will take hope in our example,' Obama wrote. 

Also being honored were New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav and Humana CEO Bruce Broussard. 

Also in attendance were Jon Bon Jovi, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, actress Cheryl Hines and actor Keegan-Michael Key. 

This year also marks the 50 anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign for the White House. 

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Main photo article Barack Obama was all smiles as he was honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award in New York on Wednesday evening. 
The former president, 57, was honored with the special award that celebrates leaders who demonstrate ‘commitment to social change’. 
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It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.

Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.

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