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

My heart aches for what I know the enslaved people had to deal with. They sacrificed so much,” said state Sen. John Lovick.

Donald Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored, despite plans to sign a proclamation. President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in ...

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

Americans celebrate an imperfect path toward a more perfect union.

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

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

Children run back to the sidewalk after picking up candy during a Juneteenth Celebration Parade in Flint on Thursday, June 19 ...

Did you know Tennessee has two holidays celebrating Emancipation from slavery? Juneteenth, the federal holiday, and August 8.

Juneteenth celebrations brought communities together across the Lowcountry as people welcomed what is often called Black ...