June 19, 2026

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Our American Story – Juneteenth

This year marks the second anniversary since President Joe Biden named Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. As more Americans celebrate Juneteenth with family and community, it is vital to share...

As Juneteenth Is Celebrated Across The US, Obama’s Presidential Center Opens In Chicago

As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama's presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling...

Unfinished Business:
Obama Opens Presidential Center

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Juneteenth Celebrates a Victory That Never Stays Fully Won

Juneteenth, the celebration of the good news in 1865 that the great abomination of slavery had ended, is a contradictory holiday. It’s joyful in that it commemorates the emancipation of millions of...

As We Celebrate Juneteenth, Let’s Also Celebrate The Courageous Woman Who Made It Possible

Juneteenth, which is June 19, is the day we commemorate the end of institutionalized slavery in Texas. It is a significant date in American history as well as the African American experience. More...

Juneteenth And The Meaning Of Freedom

Juneteenth — first observed in Texas and now recognized throughout the United States — celebrates a historic freedom moment for Black Americans. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in...

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