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President and Mrs. Obama Welcome First Visitors to Presidential Center

On a Friday morning on Chicago’s South Side, President Obama and Mrs. Obama kicked off the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center with a special story time for children and families. Together, the Obamas read Maurice Sendak's beloved classic Where the Wild Things Are – which celebrates the power of imagination, curiosity, and storytelling – while welcoming a new generation to the Obama Presidential Center. The event reflected one of the Center's core missions: inspiring young people t

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The Power Behind The Curtain: Paul Tetreault

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First to Defy, First to Die: The Untold True Story of Crispus Attucks, America’s First Freedom Fighter

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How a Houston Lawmaker Put Juneteenth on the Map

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President and Mrs. Obama Welcome First Visitors to Presidential Center

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The Power Behind The Curtain: Paul Tetreault

In the midst of change, social and political disarray, and division, art is something that has the power to bring people of all walks of life together. For some, communal artistry can lie in painting or animation; for me, the heart of it lives in the theatre. When I was around 6 years old, I remember going to Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. for the first time to see its yearly production of A Christmas Carol. As a young girl, always inspired by the theatre, I found joy in watching a produ

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Mariya Dempsey

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Why the Obama Presidential Center Matters for Communities

The Obama Presidential Center is more than a building — it's a testament to community power and cultural importance.

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First to Defy, First to Die: The Untold True Story of Crispus Attucks, America’s First Freedom Fighter

A sailor and dockworker of African and Native blood, Crispus Attucks stepped forward to challenge armed power, stood at the front, did not back down, and his sacrifice expands how we honor the 4th of July. He was the first to defy and the first to die in America’s fight for independence.

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Emancipation Park Shows How Communities Build Public Space When History Leaves Them Out

Houston’s Emancipation Park is more than a historic landmark tied to Juneteenth. It is an early example of a marginalized community creating its own civic infrastructure to preserve freedom, memory, and belonging.

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Why FIFA’s 2026 Unity Campaigns Resonate So Strongly in Houston

FIFA’s “Unite for Peace” and “Unite for Education” initiatives are built around unity, anti-racism, and learning. In Houston, those themes echo Juneteenth’s deeper message: freedom delayed is justice denied, and progress requires public action.

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How a Houston Lawmaker Put Juneteenth on the Map

Before Juneteenth became a national point of reflection and celebration, one Texas legislator turned remembrance into law. State Rep. Al Edwards’ 1979 victory helped transform a regional observance into a story the world now recognizes.

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Stephanie Coleman is Brining a Public Health Lense to Houstons WC Strategy

What Does a Public Health Lens on the World Cup Actually Look Like in Houston?

Stephanie Coleman is urging Houston to think about the World Cup as a public health challenge as well as a sporting event. Here’s why informed, safe, and inclusive engagement could shape the city’s success.

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