Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...

Reconciliation bill still sinking with voters; New York mayoral muddle; DNC’s chairman agonistes; Crowded field could save ...

Opal Lee was 89 when she began her campaign to make the day a federal holiday. At 98. she's still an inspiration ...

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in ...

Lafayette joined cities across the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved ...

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal ...

Mountain State residents celebrate another proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. On Jan. 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 20, 1863, he declared that Mountaineers are ...

For many, Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the African American journey from the brutality of slavery to the resilience of ...

Juneteenth is a day of celebration for all Americans. Panelists shared that message with community members Thursday at the ...

The former president asked that people vote and help others register to vote at the Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.