Emancipation Day celebrates when Andrew Johnson freed his slaves on August 8, 1863. Sam Johnson, a former slave, set up the ...

Lewis, of East Germantown, was arrested early Friday and charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and firearms ...

The Eighth of August marks a significant date the history of freedom in the state of Tennessee. The date marks when, in 1863, Tennessee Military Governor - and future U.S. President - Andrew Johnson ...

Discover the rich history of Sacramento's Black culture at the Sacramento History Museum's 'Sacramento Juneteenth Festival Exhibit' until Sept. 2.

Former Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney violated the City Charter in 2021 when he signed an executive order to rename Columbus ...

The Marlin Juneteenth Organization is helping local families prepare for the new school year by giving away over 150 ...

With the release of the season two finale, “Juneteenth”, we’d assume that it would be a suitable closure to the return of the ...

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has ...

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, attracting participants who said current events strengthened their resolve.

In Juneteenth’s fifth year as a federal holiday, commemorations of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States continue to evolve in the Baltimore area and beyond.

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it This year will be the first Juneteenth under the second Trump administration, which has banned DEI initiatives, including Black ...