The Franklin County native was born into slavery and rose to become a prominent figure for African American education.

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 ...

Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

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

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War's end and ...

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 ...

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