But behind the scenes, these tasks were leading her toward an unexpected chapter of self-discovery and learning.

Juneteenth became an official federal holiday starting in 2021 under former President Joe Biden to recognize the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. On June 19, 1865, Union ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held Thursday for the rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest ...

In the past, the play has been shown through staged readings and rehearsals, but Juneteenth in Bakersfield will be the first ...

Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union ...

Here are a handful of ways to celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that is  celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...

The celebration was attended by foreign dignitaries, including ambassadors and permanent representatives from Uganda, Guinea, ...

The hard-won freedom of enslaved people and the enduring progress of the African American community will be celebrated across the nation on Juneteenth –  the oldest known celebration commemorating the ...

Indianapolis celebrates Juneteenth while honoring local Black history and navigating political tensions around diversity.

IN ADDITION TO THE BIG GIG, THERE’S ALSO THE JUNETEENTH PARADE AND FESTIVAL, PLUS THE BIG BANG FIREWORKS. A BUSY DAY LIKE ...