The Cost of Racial Inequality Is Staggering

Obama Presidential Center Opens on Juneteenth

The Obama Presidential Center is opening to the public on Chicago's South Side after more than a decade of planning and construction. The opening coincides with Juneteenth, adding deeper historical significance to the debut of the campus dedicated to the legacy of President Barack Obama. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kentucky Pardons 43 Who Helped Enslaved People Escape

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has pardoned 43 people convicted under a 19th-century law that made it a crime to help enslaved people escape. The order recognizes individuals including Elijah Anderson and Gillette Miles, whose efforts to aid enslaved people led to imprisonment and, ultimately, death behind bars. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago

The Obama Presidential Center is officially opening after years of planning and construction on Chicago's South Side. The campus features a museum, library branch, community spaces and exhibits dedicated to the legacy of President Barack Obama. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Americans Paid Billions More for Fuel During Iran Conflict

Higher gasoline and diesel prices cost Americans an additional $44.8 billion during the Iran conflict, according to a New York Times analysis. The report found consumers took more bus rides, spent less on essentials and faced higher prices on everyday goods as fuel costs climbed. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Judge Orders Restoration of Black History Exhibits

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Black history exhibits and other historical content removed from national parks. The ruling cites exhibits related to slavery, civil rights, Indigenous communities and climate science and gives the administration 21 days to comply. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.