Over the past few years, Juneteenth has become more nationally recognized as a federal holiday, and that’s for good reason. While many US citizens celebrate this country’s independence from Great ...
The Juneteenth Loudoun committee on Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Black History Month with a ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Thursday marks four years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but for many Americans, the meaning behind the day is still unclear. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, ...
Dancing and music filled King Drive at Milwaukee's 54th annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19. The day featured a vibrant parade, live music, dance performances, art, food, vendors and activities ...
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Several events are going on in honor of Juneteenth. The Mountain Spring Baptist Church East campus was full of action, commemorating the end of slavery. A large crowd spent the ...
A Juneteenth celebration successfully took place on Saturday, July 19th, exactly a month to the date that the original event was planned on the streets of Kennett Square and was cancelled due to ...
It was a joyous and jubilant day in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood as hundreds gathered on the city's West Side for the inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade. "I feel wonderful," said ...
South Bend's Juneteenth celebration emphasized heritage, freedom, and community. The event featured vendors, music, speeches, and a focus on Black-owned businesses. Organizers and attendees ...
“All are Welcome,” read a bright red and white sign under the words “Freedom Fest.” As attendees were ushered into Bo Diddley Plaza Saturday afternoon, they were met with live music, food and ...
An 1889 rendition by architects Bullard & Bullard of the National Emancipation Monument proposed for Springfield, Illinois (Library of Congress), superimposed on a 34-star U.S. flag dating to the ...
We spoke to writer Angélique Roché about the origins behind her new graphic novel The First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee ...
WASHINGTON (7News) — More than 200 people gathered on Thursday, united on both sides of the Anacostia, as part of an idea and desire for change made an impact on Juneteenth. “We put this together in ...