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Juneteenth

Today, the Boston Globe is observing Juneteenth as a day of reflection and celebration of Black life and achievement. Amid nationwide protests and calls to action, we aim to celebrate Black culture, be active participants and leaders in conversations, and amplify more Black voices going forward.

Celebrations mark Juneteenth in Boston

Juneteenth celebrations kicked off Friday afternoon in Boston, with participants issuing passionate calls for racial justice amid a deadly pandemic that?s disproportionately hurt communities of color, as well as protests against recent police killings of Black people in cities including Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Louisville.

Live updates from vigils and rallies marking Juneteenth Photos: Boston area celebrates and reflects on Juneteenth

Watch the Op-Talk: ?How to Build an Antiracist Movement?

In this free virtual Op-Talk event, bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi, director of the new BU Center for Antiracist Research, and Globe Editorial Page Editor Bina Venkataraman discussed what an antiracist movement in the US might look like, and how we can hasten its progress.

Black Voices Now

In this series from Globe Opinion, we feature Black voices from throughout the community amid the historic protests following the killing of George Floyd.

The Globe aims to amplify even more Black voices going forward. Share yours. ?

New data on state?s coronavirus cases, deaths show stark racial divide

The racial breakdown of the data came as the state on Friday reported that the coronavirus death toll in Massachusetts had risen by 30 and that the number of people testing positive for the virus had climbed by 228.

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Baker says indoor dining can resume at restaurants Monday

Governor Charlie Baker said Friday that restaurants can begin offering indoor dining on Monday as the state?s gradual reopening continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Walsh advised William Gross not to meet with Bill Barr, city says

The mayor said he learned of the US Attorney General's visit during a Thursday afternoon press conference.

?Defund whatever the hell this is?: BPD commissioner takes heat over visit from Attorney General William Barr

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Black Lives Matter in a haven for white supremacists

Trump appointee launches assault on Voice of America, affiliates

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Bolton?s book is a parable for the Trump era

Non-Black minorities are complicit in Black oppression

Phillies corona cases bring baseball?s bigger issue back into focus: Is it even feasible to play?

The significant outbreak in Clearwater, coupled with other individual cases in other pro sports, may force sports leagues to reconsider their resumption plans as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

WHO warns of ?new and dangerous phase? as global pandemic accelerates, especially in the Americas Phillies players test positive for coronavirus, teams shuts down facilities amid Florida outbreaks

Dan Shaughnessy

Alex Cora speaks on his suspension, the Red Sox, and if he?ll return to baseball

As for returning as Red Sox manager, he said, "talking about being there obviously right now is not even part of the equation."

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Things will remain uncomfortably hot and muggy through the end of June

Lots of people look forward to the heat and humidity of summer and it is now firmly entrenched across much of New England.

Oklahoma Supreme Court says attendees of President Trump?s weekend rally don?t have to take coronavirus precautions

Earlier Friday, the mayor of Tulsa declared a civil emergency and set a curfew for the area around the arena where Trump plans to hold a campaign rally this weekend.

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Walsh on Thursday acknowledged the need for continued scrutiny on city spending, but said police overtime is often justified and a necessary part of the department?s work.

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Photos: Boston area celebrates and reflects on Juneteenth

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Phillies corona cases bring baseball?s bigger issue back into focus: Is it even feasible to play?

The significant outbreak in Clearwater, coupled with other individual cases in other pro sports, may force sports leagues to reconsider their resumption plans as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

Nick Watney first on PGA Tour to test positive for coronavirus

Watney withdrew from the RBC Heritage Friday; next week the Tour is in Crowell, Conn., for the Travelers Championship.

Theo Epstein hit a 50-yard field goal in support of former Globe writer Chris Snow

Epstein was one of the latest participants in the #TrickShotForSnowy challenge, a social media campaign to raise money for ALS research.

Coronavirus outbreaks in Florida prompt Phillies, Blue Jays, and Lightning to shut down facilities

Canada approves NHL plan to allow hockey amid pandemic

NCAA, SEC pressure Mississippi to remove Confederate symbol from state flag

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Shaw?s, Star Market parent company heads to IPO

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Massachusetts added more than 58,000 jobs in May

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A quarter of Mass. restaurants may close for good because of COVID-19

Rosengren says ineffective pandemic controls threaten economic recovery

Assembly lines at auto factories to halt to commemorate end of slavery

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Politics

Oklahoma Supreme Court says attendees of President Trump?s weekend rally don?t have to take coronavirus precautions

Navy upholds firing of carrier captain who urged more action in coronavirus outbreak

Trump says he will renew effort to end DACA after Supreme Court blocked first try

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Jamaica Plain institution Bella Luna & The Milky Way to close

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