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President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal ...
Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in ...
Opal Lee was 89 when she began her campaign to make the day a federal holiday. At 98. she's still an inspiration ...
In a decision that has sparked debate over importance of cultural sensitivity in Trump administration, the White House on 20 ...
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in January 1863, but it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, ...
Lafayette joined cities across the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved ...
For many, Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the African American journey from the brutality of slavery to the resilience of ...
The former president asked that people vote and help others register to vote at the Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.
Juneteenth celebrations were held around the capital city on Thursday including a fireside chat with journalist, author and political commentator Roland Martin.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday, celebrating freedom and the end of slavery in the United ...