African American Business Association of Will County gives out Juneteenth awards – Shaw Local
The African American Business Association of Will County held its 2026 Juneteenth CEO Celebration & Awards Gala on…
After a weekend of gun violence in Chicago, Trump renews call for intervention
CHICAGO — A spate of shootings in Chicago has led to seven deaths and at least 38 injuries since Friday…
Americans celebrate Juneteenth as Obama Center opens
DALLAS (AP) — As people gathered across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama…
Surprise! Barack and Michelle Obama greet first visitors to new Chicago center
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors…
‘Deep Greenwood Ignited’ returns to Tulsa to tell the full story of Black Wall Street | News
TULSA, Okla. — A stage production exploring the history of Black Wall Street is returning to Tulsa this…
Brave Space Alliance brings Juneteenth and Pride together in new ‘Embodied’ variety show
Brave Space Alliance will celebrate the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identities with a new Juneteenth and Pride…
Pete Hegseth Asked for a ‘Passive Approach’ to Honoring Juneteenth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office requested “a passive approach to Juneteenth messaging” for the holiday on Thursday commemorating…
Hegseth Orders Pentagon To Scale Back Juneteenth Messaging
by Daniel Johnson June 22, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly instructed the Pentagon to take a “passive…
Malta Days, DeKalb Pride, Juneteenth Celebration and more – Shaw Local
1. Malta Days Festival: Come out with the whole family June 20 through 22 for the annual hometown…
Trump Complains About Too Many Holidays As Juneteenth Is Celebrated
As Americans celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday, Donald Trump complained that there are too many federal holidays. Trump wrote…
Trump is silent about Juneteenth holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even…
Abilene Black Chamber to host Juneteenth Health & Business Expo on June 14
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce is set to host the Juneteenth Health & Business…