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

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

Despite being recognized as a federal holiday across the country, Juneteenth celebrations have been impacted this year. The day commemorates the end of slavery in the US. It is the oldest celebration ...

On Juneteenth, the federal holiday celebrating the moment when the last enslaved people received word of the Emancipation ...

Burke said he is the great-great-grandson of Peter Bailey, who was part of Company K in the 17th Regiment of the U.S. Colored ...

While Juneteenth celebrations have scaled back in some cities under Trump, the mood in Philly remained defiant and joyous on ...

Veteran TV producer Candi Carter has launched Shop Red Bag, a new online marketplace empowering consumers to support Black ...

Georgia’s Juneteenth celebrations  are happening at a fraught time nationally for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...

Celebrated each year on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were informed ...

Community leaders discuss setbacks with planning Juneteenth celebrations amidst executive order to combat DEI programs.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the Pentagon to tone any commemoration of Juneteenth way, way down, in keeping with his ...

June 19th marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and became a federal holiday in 2021 under President Biden. But ...