1+ day, 15+ min ago  (212+ words) And The Timing Is No Coincidence Some things are symbolic. Some things are strategic. And sometimes, if you're paying attention, they're both at the same time. On June 19, 2026, the public gained access to the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South…...

8+ hour, 55+ min ago  (778+ words) Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago's South Side, the center honoring the nation's first Black president has been designed to inspire people to make the change they want to see in their own communities. It's the kind of contemplation…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (835+ words) It's the fifth year since Juneteenth became a federal holiday. But the celebrations, which began in Texas, have a long history in Black America. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago's South Side, the center honoring the nation's first Black…...

5+ hour, 32+ min ago  (841+ words) DALLAS -- As people gathered across the U. S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago's South Side, the center…...

17+ hour, 38+ min ago  (385+ words) The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has called on the Government to address weaknesses in Fiji's existing wage-setting system before considering any increase to the minimum wage or the introduction of a living wage. FCEF Chief Executive Officer Edward Bernard…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (804+ words) As people gather across the U. S. to celebrate Juneteenth, former President Barack Obama's presidential center opened its doors Friday to the general public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago's South Side, the center honoring the nation's…...

7+ hour, 50+ min ago  (57+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " The state's minimum wage will remain at $7. 25. Voters on Tuesday defeated State Question 832 which would have gradually increased the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029 with additional increases based on the cost of living. Temperature: 76 F Town: Sallisaw…...

7+ hour, 4+ min ago  (265+ words) The city of Phoenix is considering raising the minimum wage for city workers and workers of companies contracted with the city. Council voted 9-0 on Wednesday to have staff analyze the impact such a raise would have on the local economy…...

7+ hour, 48+ min ago  (796+ words) DALLAS " As people gather across the U. S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama's presidential center is opening its doors to the general public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago's South Side, the center…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (1318+ words) Business groups threatened a ballot measure targeting a key city revenue source, raising fears of layoffs and charges of "shakedown." When the Los Angeles City Council passed the so-called Olympic wage last year, airport worker Elisa Valencia almost immediately began…...