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| The history of Juneteenth | Friday's Juneteenth celebrations commemorate the end of slavery in the United States 155 years ago, and this year it's taking on an even larger meaning, with a growing number of companies now recognizing it as a paid holiday. NBC's Blayne Alexander delves into the history of the holiday for TODAY. | | | | | | One Good Thing: Student and opera singer unexpectedly come together for national anthem duet | A Portland State University student got a welcome surprise while she was performing on campus. Subscribe to One Good Thing for a daily dose of good news! | | | | | | |
| Prince William and Kate Middleton appear in public for 1st time since pandemic began | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited a British bakery and garden center that have reopened after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were lifted. | | | | | | Leah Remini reacts to news of rape charges against Danny Masterson | The actress and former Scientologist has shared her thoughts with the world following the star's arrest. | | | | | | |
| 'Real Housewives of Atlanta's' Porsha Williams on why every American should celebrate Juneteenth | If you're an American, you should be proud of this day because it was revolutionary. | | | | | | Al Gore talks climate crisis: 'This is the time for a great reset' | Former Vice President Al Gore, co-founder and chairman of The Climate Reality Project, joins the 3rd hour of TODAY via video call to talk about his company's upcoming virtual training program to teach people to be climate activists. He shares his thoughts about Joe Biden's potential running mate and the Supreme Court's recent DACA decision. | | | | | | |
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