Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves effective January of ...

ADMIRE AS WE CHART OUR OWN PATHS OF PERSEVERANCE AND EFFORT TO HIGHLIGHT AND PRESERVE BLACK HISTORY, SPECIFICALLY WITH HER WORK WITH JUNETEENTH IS THE SUBJECT OF A NEW BOOK RELEASED TODAY. FIRST ...

HARLEM -- Many gathered in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem on Saturday to remember a cultural turning point and to watch 'Summer of Soul' - a new documentary coming to Hulu and theaters that chronicles ...

Juneteenth takes place annually on June 19 and marks the true end of slavery in the United States. The holiday was already recognized in 48 states and Tuesday night, the U.S. Senate voted to make the ...

In the face of federal funding cuts, a scaled-back celebration still brought San Diegans together to celebrate Juneteenth, honoring the day with music, history and community. The annual, free event, ...

Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national leaders attack diversity initiatives and Black history. Juneteenth — combining ...