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Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Sep 29, 2020: "Would You Shut Up Man"

The much anticipated first debate between US President Joe Biden and  former President Donald Trump occurred on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM EST in Atlanta, Georgia. However, as expected  the highlights were more on the drama, the distanced skirmishes and the clashes between the two US presidential candidates, marked by bitter attacks,  demeaning each other and strong stances. This time, the debate organizers did not allow talking over each other as it happened in previous debates  when  the behaviors led to  an apparent dismay of the debate moderators and the impression of comic acts. But still, some dramatic moments were  unavoidable.

US President Joe Biden signs the Juneteenth National Holiday bill with Opal Lee attending, June 17 2021

 June 19th, 2024, the US  nation is celebrating Juneteenth as a National Holiday. The celebration of what is now known as the Second Independence Day is the fourth  following the event held on Thursday, June 17, 2020,  when US President Joe Biden signed a bill into law, making June 19 a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved black Americans. This year, the Juneteenth celebration will focus on the history of our ancestors and  "Their Wildest Dreams", and the present accomplishments and progress  affirmation of every person's right to equity and dignity.  

Claudia Sheinbaum, First Elected Woman President of Mexico in June 2024

From the beginning of the year 2024  to the days leading to June 2024, across the  World, general elections have been held.  Based on the published results or as the votes are still being counted and the results put together, many challenges have been faced while new firsts were uncovered.  In most countries, people are expecting changes, while in some, the situation has not improved and tough days may be coming. AfroAmerica Network has focused on a few elections held or planned in 2024.. Among the elections with several challenges or  significant firsts are Mexico, South Africa, India, Senegal, Chad. Meanwhile, other countries, including UK, USA, Rwanda, and Namibia,  are expecting key  elections. Controversial elections  in Rwanda and UK are scheduled for July 2024.