Juneteenth celebrations are taking place across central Ohio as communities gather to honor Black history, culture, and the ongoing legacy of freedom. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. MORE: Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Will […]
Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more […]
The long-awaited Chicago landmark will officially open with performances from music legends and hometown stars.
Sybil Wilkes reports on Obama's Iran skepticism, historic Alabama Senate race, rising prices, and Kentucky's pardon of abolitionists.
Our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama wore a custom Acne Studios skirt bearing her late mother's portrait that moved former President Obama to tears.
