Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, although it is not universally observed. Oklahoma County observes it, ...

Oklahoma State Senator Nikki Nice advocates for recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday, citing Oklahoma's historic ties.

Emancipation Day celebrates when Andrew Johnson freed his slaves on August 8, 1863. Sam Johnson, a former slave, set up the ...

Marshall, Texas has a rich history, having served as the seat of justice for the Panola Judicial District, the first ...

In that vein, Harris said Juneteenth — the anniversary of the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed two years earlier ...

The Kennett library graciously offered to host the event after the original cancellation, and it ended up becoming a submersion in the African American culture due to the packed agenda and ...

Celebrate Juneteenth around D.C. with festivals, history and family-friendly gatherings. The big picture: Juneteenth — a new federal holiday marking the 1865 emancipation of enslaved people in ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A statue of a Confederate general that was toppled by protesters in Washington in 2020 will be restored and ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff for talks, days before ...

Once symbols of racial exclusion, San Antonio's public pools are now targets for equity and reinvestment of millions of ...

- This whole weekend at Cedar Beach Park is dedicated to Juneteenth. Organizers say it's an opportunity for folks across the region to come out and celebrate culture, community, and history.