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US’s newest federal holiday commemorates emancipation of last enslaved people after civil war

Republicans didn't always deny the reality of climate change. Then, George W. Bush took office

The emerging culture war over the holiday is misguided. In reality, Juneteenth celebrates one of the greatest triumphs of America and its founding principles.

The collapse of a section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, smack dab in the middle of the densest region of the U.S., is an obvious disaster for the nation’s transportation network. But the demolition work, which began within hours, is already ahead of schedule, the repair work will be expedited,…

Arsenal news: Josh Kroenke has given a first-hand example of what Mikel Arteta and his players can expect in America this summer as well as outlining the long-term goals.

Multiple shootings unfolded over the weekend as Americans gathered to celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day

As Chicago woman Heather Mack is facing sentencing for the murder of her socialite mother Sheila von Weise-Mack at a 5-star Bali resort in 2014, America remains horrified by the case involving a Bonnie and Clyde fantasy, a body stuffed in a suitcase and a baby born behind bars. Rachel…

Juneteenth is a new tradition for me. While my lineage isn’t rooted in America, all of the lessons my parents taught me about history were centered on the dream of freedom, WBEZ’s Cianna Greaves writes.

In 2022, 24% of major U.S. employers disclosed conducting a pay equity analysis by race or ethnicity–a significant increase from 15% the previous year.

Advocacy groups condemn Alliance Defending Freedom as ‘a danger to every American who values their freedoms’

To ensure the nation's newest federal holiday doesn't get co-opted, Black Americans must be prioritized