Black History

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Rapper Common performing a freestyle at the Obama Center, honoring Fred Hampton and Operation Push, during the opening ceremony.

Common freestyles at Obama Center, honoring Fred Hampton and Operation Push

At the Obama Center's opening ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026, rapper Common delivered a freestyle that namechecked Fred Hampton, a Black Panther leader assassinated in 1969, alongside a tribute t

Aaron Blake·June 19, 2026

Diverse group of people celebrating Juneteenth with music, food, and activities in a joyful community gathering.

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Juneteenth celebrations and community events for 2026

A letter dated June 12th, 1867, from Columbus, Texas, reveals that freedpeople were already celebrating the anniversary of their Emancipation just two years after the news of freedom arrived in Galves

Sophie Nguyen·June 5, 2026