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Thursday, June 19th, is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the day when the last enslaved Americans were finally freed ...
The celebrations come as President Donald Trump’s administration has worked to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion ...
Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal service retail locations will be closed on Thursday, and there will be no regular ...
For many, Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the African American journey from the brutality of slavery to the resilience of ...
On Thursday, the Texas African American Museum (TAAM) marked Juneteenth with music, food, and engaging activities to ...
The event will be held at the Reedy Chapel AME Church, one of the locations where an order announcing the end of slavery in ...
Omaha's first Black mayor John Ewing Jr. said everyone should recognize the holiday. He said he is very proud of the history ...
The former president lauded the work of Texas community leaders for their decadeslong push to make June 19th a federal ...
Community leaders and residents of Bakersfield express their thoughts and feelings behind the holiday. Celebrating in style ...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - For the very first time, Alabamians are celebrating Juneteenth as an official state holiday. State offices were closed Thursday after Governor Ivey signed the new law last ...
Ottumwa's Juneteenth celebration, organized by local leaders and volunteers, aims to educate the community about the ...
Donald Trump intends to make the world—especially besieged Iranian civilians—wait a little longer to learn if he plans to ...