While corporations, educational institutions and government agencies are backing away from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Juneteenth celebrations are going on as scheduled. Commemorating ...

Each year on June 19th, the United States pauses to commemorate Juneteenth, the date in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, more than two ...

Jul. 10—Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... FITCHBURG — Two recent events in the city highlighted the power of community. The annual Fitchburg Juneteenth Community Collaborative was moved from ...

Americans have been celebrating July 4th as the country's Independence Day since the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. However, for many Americans, specifically ...

Today marks Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It honors the moment — on June 19, 1865 — that Union General Gordon Granger arrived in ...

Juneteenth celebrations continued across Mount Vernon on Thursday as residents gathered for a day of reflection, education, music and community fellowship. Events took place throughout the city, ...

BOSTON — Lawmakers reflected on the significance of Juneteenth Wednesday, promising that Massachusetts will fight for and support Black Americans facing headwinds from new federal challenges. “We have ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Thursday marks four years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but for many Americans, the meaning behind the day is still unclear. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, ...

On Juneteenth, I traveled to the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s plantation outside Nashville, to celebrate Black music ...

One holiday speaks to the country's promise, and the other represents the conclusion of one of the nation's darkest chapters.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – For generations, African American communities have honored Juneteenth with celebrations, parades, music and reflection. Friday, the City of Youngstown held its first ...