As Americans celebrated Juneteenth across the country, the Barack Obama Presidential Center opened to the public in Chicago, linking the holiday’s legacy of freedom and equality with the nation’s first Black president’s vision for civic engagement. The day featured nationwide commemorations of the end of slavery, while historians and community leaders emphasized that Juneteenth remains both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder of the ongoing pursuit of racial justice and democracy.
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George W. Bush to Raise Cancer Awareness in Africa
DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush will travel to Africa next month to raise awareness about cervical and breast cancer, an effort he calls a “natural extension” of a program launched during his presidency that helps fight AIDS on the continent. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and officials with the George W. […]
