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Today: June 21, 2026
Today: June 21, 2026

Juneteenth

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7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening

7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
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Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of Obama’s new presidential center, personally greeting them

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
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As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago
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Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday
Arts|Food|Travel|World

Juneteenth’s real meaning is written on the plates of smoked meats, potato salad and watermelon

One Black Texas family’s Juneteenth memories show how food became a powerful expression of emancipation, self-determination and remembrance.

Juneteenth’s real meaning is written on the plates of smoked meats, potato salad and watermelon
Education

Juneteenth reminds us of Black Americans’ long struggle for education following end of slavery

Enslaved people were not just enslaved physically, but mentally as well. as widespread laws in the South barred enslaved people from receiving an education.

Juneteenth reminds us of Black Americans’ long struggle for education following end of slavery
Arts|Education

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
Education|Entertainment

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
Education|Political|US|World

National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday

The National Park Service will no longer offer free admission to Americans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday

National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday
Environment|Travel|US

National Park Service overhauls free admission days to include Trump’s birthday

National Park Service overhauls free admission days to include Trump’s birthday

National Park Service overhauls free admission days to include Trump’s birthday