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[ June 18, 2026 ] A JUNETEENTH TRIBUTE – Remembering Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown: The Man who wore many hats – A fighter who ‘stood tall,’ serving until the end Local
[ June 18, 2026 ] Trudging forward in St. Thomas Local
[ June 18, 2026 ] Juneteenth: Thrusting toward progression, despite “Alternative Fact” President’s stance National
[ June 10, 2026 ] Sixty Year Anniversary of James Meredith’s Walk Against Fear Local
[ June 10, 2026 ] Mayor John Horhn issues statement on the passing of State Representative and Former City Councilman William “Bo” Brown Local

Obamas help ring in opening of new Smithsonian museum chronicling black history

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black history officially has a new, prominent place in America’s story. With hugs, tears and the ringing of church bells, the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture opened […]