The Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated amongst Black communities for over one-and-a-half centuries. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that the end of slavery was announced...
New Yorkers honor lost African American holiday older than Juneteenth An African American holiday older than Juneteenth was almost lost. These New Yorkers are bringing back...
The ‘rebel flag’ wasn’t real banner of the Confederate states As Walmart lowers Mississippi’s state flag from storefronts, learn why the infamous “rebel flag” isn’t even...
The former Allen AME Church was being restored for a theater company’s use. Contractors found a letter linked to Alexander Herritage Newton, a prominent abolitionist, in...
While two companies with headquarters in Delaware received recognition from U.S. News & World Report in the “Best Companies to Work For” rankings, only one made...
It’s not fun to arrive at your favorite beach only to find it packed. Thankfully, state and some local beaches post updates online on parking availability...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Although June 19 was on Wednesday, the Juneteenth Atlanta Black History Parade stepped off on Saturday! The parade is part...
DALLAS — Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day when more than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were told they were free. It came two and a...
What is Juneteenth? The holiday’s history and significance, explained. Here’s why this once local celebration is significant to U.S. history. The annual Juneteenth on the Cut...
Opal Lee walked outside and waved. That was all it took. Crowds clamored for a glimpse. People shouted her name and snapped photographs as television crews...
