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Support black opportunities to participate in higher education
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
