A man and his vision were driven by a deep, personal duty to ensure Black history was remembered, preserved and celebrated. Juneteenth is what it is in Kansas City because of Horace Peterson. As ...

ATLANTA — The show went on for the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Sunday as organizers relied on a fundraising campaign to offset a loss of federal spending. “It definitely will go on regardless, ...

June 19, 1865 –the day all people in the United States were officially granted freedom. All across the country, Americans are celebrating this historic milestone with parades, art exhibits, music, and ...

In 2021, the U.S. government finally caught up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.” President Joe Biden ...

After a tragic shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia, the Springfield community gathered for a menorah lighting to pay their respects. Norovirus cases are on the rise in the United States, ...

WASHINGTON — The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on Thursday, June 19, a federal holiday marking the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were ...

On a day that commemorates the moment the last enslaved Americans finally learned they were free, Cleveland paused to honor Juneteenth with reflection, recognition and faith. Much colder air will ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston is marking the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a week of celebrations honoring the legacy of emancipation and African American culture. From historical reenactments ...

June 19, also called Juneteenth National Independence Day, is an American holiday celebrating the date when the last slaves in the United States were freed after the Civil War. While President Abraham ...