The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in ...

Even though Juneteenth may not be celebrated as widely this year, it's encouraging to see that Houston, which plays  an ...

Theatrical event, free day also scheduledSPRINGFIELD The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special events for Juneteenth will include the display of a signed copy ...

Juneteenth turns 160 years old. Officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021—becoming America’s 11th national ...

The date is becoming more widely known due to the efforts of Black historians who have been sharing the date's importance throughout the state.

Rare copies of both the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment will be auctioned off in Sotheby’s upcoming books ...

Hundreds gathered on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Tyler on Saturday morning to celebrate freedom, heritage, and ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday Thursday marking the day when slaves in Texas were told about the Emancipation Proclamation, ...

Yes, summer is busy, but if you can spare just an hour and a half for your neighborhood, the Alki Community Council would ...

For at least 60 years following the end of the Civil War, Jefferson City's Black citizens annually celebrated emancipation.