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politics18 days ago•6 min saved

Chicago Priest Calls Out Trump Over Violence Talk and Gun-Violence Funding

A Chicago priest, Father Michael Pfleger, publicly told President Trump to 'shut up' after Trump urged federal help for Chicago’s crime surge following a violent Juneteenth weekend that left six dead and 39 wounded across 24 shootings. The episode coincides with local efforts to create a Department of Gun Violence Prevention, while Mayor Brandon Johnson and other officials push for community-focused investments rather than federal intervention.

via Fox News|

#chicago #gun-violence #juneteenth

politics19 days ago•7 min saved

Trump presses Pritzker as Chicago reels from Juneteenth shootings

During a violent Juneteenth weekend in Chicago that left multiple dead and dozens wounded, President Trump urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to accept federal help to curb gun violence, claiming he could make the city safe quickly. Pritzker has repeatedly declined Trump’s offers of federal intervention and National Guard support, drawing criticism from Illinois Democrats and the state’s attorney general. The piece notes Trump’s past federal crackdowns in DC and other cities as part of a broader debate over how to address Chicago’s crime surge.

via Fox News|

#chicago #gun-violence #juneteenth

politics20 days ago•10 min saved

Barack Obama Presidential Center opens amid praise of unity and Black excellence

Opening weekend for the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago drew praise for Obama's legacy as unified and scandal-free, framed as a symbol of Black excellence and hope on Juneteenth, while attendees acknowledged ongoing political divisions and noted past Obama-era controversies.

via Fox News|

#black-excellence #chicago #juneteenth

sports21 days ago•7 min saved

Juneteenth Gains Ground Across Pro Sports, But Pride Month Gaps Persist

Major pro leagues broadly recognized Juneteenth on social media (NFL, NBA, MLB), while the NHL did not acknowledge the holiday. Within the NFL, many teams celebrated Juneteenth but several did not mark Pride Month, and the Detroit Lions notably did not recognize Juneteenth. The Texas Rangers celebrate Juneteenth but still do not host a Pride Month day at the ballpark, highlighting mixed signals as fans react to teams’ social-justice stances.

via Fox News|

#detroit-lions #juneteenth #nfl

politics21 days ago•22 min saved

Juneteenth’s Long Arc: Emancipation Laws That Shaped and Guard Democracy

Heather Cox Richardson traces Juneteenth from the 1865 Texas proclamation that enslaved people were free to the later 13th and 14th Amendments, the Black Codes, and Reconstruction, showing how federal action transformed emancipation into citizenship and voting rights and how guarding those rights requires enforceable equality—warning that contemporary forces seeking discrimination threaten the democracy Juneteenth celebrates.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|

#black-codes #emancipation-proclamation #fourteenth-amendment

crime21 days ago•1 min saved

SUV opens fire on Chicago crowd, injuring at least 12 on Juneteenth

An SUV on Chicago's South Side opened fire into a crowd, injuring at least 12 people as two occupants inside the vehicle were left in critical condition. Victims ranged from 17 to 47 and were treated at four hospitals. Police are investigating amid a citywide wave of shootings since Friday, which has left 21 people shot and four dead across Chicago on Juneteenth.

via The Guardian|

#chicago #crime #gun-violence

business21 days ago•3 min saved

Juneteenth 2026: Shopping Keeps Time, Banks and Mail Pause

Juneteenth 2026 (June 19, Friday): most national retailers, grocery stores, and restaurant chains will be open; banks and USPS post offices will be closed and mail won’t be delivered, while the stock market is closed for the federal holiday. UPS/FedEx pickups and deliveries remain available, and UPS Stores and FedEx Office locations stay open. Wholesale clubs and many groceries typically keep regular hours, but it’s best to check local store hours for specificity.

via USA Today|

#banks #business #juneteenth

world22 days ago•17 min saved

World Cup Wire: Politics, Pubs, and Play as Seattle Hosts the Action

Live World Cup updates splice sport, diplomacy and policy: Labour MP Jerome Laxale travels from Canberra to Seattle to back the Socceroos; FIFA marks Juneteenth at matches; Massachusetts rejoices in Scottish fan turnout with potential extended hours and funding for watch parties; Hillsborough-era politics reemerges via Andy Burnham; Folarin Balogun’s U.S. birthright citizenship case fuels debate; MLS boss Don Garber pressures Vancouver over the Whitecaps stadium; and leaders like Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese observe from afar.

via Politico|

#birthright-citizenship #juneteenth #politics

us22 days ago•34 min saved

Juneteenth 2026: A Quick Guide to What’s Open and What’s Closed

Juneteenth 2026 is a federal holiday, so federal offices and USPS typically close or run on reduced schedules. Banks, schools, and some local services may have altered hours, while most private businesses and entertainment venues stay open on holiday hours. Check local listings for exact closures or special hours, and plan for possible travel/transit changes.

via Yahoo|

#closures #federal-holiday #juneteenth

us-news22 days ago•4 min saved

Opal Lee's 99-year march to a nationwide Juneteenth

Opal Lee, the activist behind Juneteenth's national recognition, spent a lifetime turning local celebration into a national movement—walking 2.5 miles a day from Fort Worth to D.C. to symbolize the delay, gathering signatures that helped spark Juneteenth's 2021 federal holiday status, and sharing her journey in A Committee of One, a memoir/self-help book that frames freedom as a daily practice and calls for expanding Juneteenth celebrations beyond June 19.

via USA Today|

#activism #civil-rights #juneteenth

politics22 days ago•3 min saved

Juneteenth Persists as DEI Push Fades in Public Life

Juneteenth remains a federal holiday and is increasingly embedded in calendars and payrolls, even as post-2020 DEI commitments retreat and corporate sponsorships become more fragile; states continue to add paid time off for government workers, while companies show divergent approaches to DEI and Black-history programming, highlighting a quiet but persistent infrastructure for Juneteenth alongside rising fragility in Black-led events and funding.

via Axios|

#corporate-sponsorship #dei #federal-holiday

us-news22 days ago•79 min saved

Nationwide Juneteenth Celebrations Align with Obama Center Opening

Americans across the United States marked Juneteenth with parades, concerts, and community gatherings as celebrations recalled emancipation and Black history, while the Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago, underscoring ongoing discussions about democracy, memory, and civil rights in the nation's history.

via AP News|

#emancipation #juneteenth #obama-center

us-news22 days ago•5 min saved

Juneteenth 2026: Who’s Open and Who’s Closed

Juneteenth is a federal holiday; USPS will be closed with no mail, while UPS and FedEx will still operate; the Federal Reserve, NYSE, and most banks are closed, along with federal agencies (DMV, SSA); many private employers observe the day, while most retailers remain open.

via NBC4 Washington|

#banks #federal-holiday #government-offices

local23 days ago•3 min saved

California Grants Free Historic Parks Pass Through 2026 (Deadline July 6)

California is offering a free Special Edition Historian Passport (normally $50) that provides free entry to more than 30 state historic parks for up to four people. The passes are available through July 6, 2026, and can be used through the end of 2026. To get it, create an account at ReserveCalifornia.com, select "Special Edition Historian Passport" on the Advance Passes page, and you’ll receive a PDF to print or show on your phone; no payment is required.

via KQED|

#california #free-entry #historian-passport

us-news23 days ago•10 min saved

Juneteenth: From its roots to a nationwide observance, how well do you know the holiday?

Juneteenth celebrations have expanded across the United States for more than 160 years, moving beyond Black communities with increasing public recognition and even employers giving workers the day off. The piece flags the growing visibility and invites readers to test their knowledge of the holiday’s history and significance.

via AP News|

#culture #history #holiday