As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago (opens original article in a new tab)

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the U.S., Barack Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago, coinciding with events honoring the end of slavery and promoting community engagement.

• Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago as Juneteenth is celebrated nationwide.
• Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and marks the arrival of Union troops in Texas on June 19, 1865.
• The center includes a museum, garden, and library, aiming to inspire community change and reflection.