Jun 19, 2026 | History, Women
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 specifically, it is the day in 1865 where Major Gen. Gordon Granger...
Jun 19, 2026 | Events, History
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 campus on Chicago’s South Side, the center for the nation’s first Black...
Jun 15, 2026 | Events, History
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is observed annually on June 19. Also known as “Freedom Day,” Juneteenth is regarded as one of the oldest continuing African American holidays, celebrated since 1866. Former...
Jun 1, 2026 | Higer Education, History
An Atlanta high school senior is preparing to continue a family legacy more than six decades in the making at Georgia Institute of Technology, CBS News reports. Ralph Long IV, a graduating senior at Benjamin E. Mays High School, will attend Georgia Tech this fall...
