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. Learn about the continuing effort, despite federal acknowledgment.

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

Talib Abdullahi founded the Black History Bike Ride in 2020 as a way to educate Austinites about the city's African American history.

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 ...

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on ...

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 ...

In the heart of what was once Britain's largest colony in the New World, a "secret" church reveals how Black people lived and worshipped in the US's earliest days. In February 1965, the BBC reported ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on ...

A young East Texas girl is shaping her future and educating others through the legacy of Juneteenth. This weekend, 8-year-old Jalissa’d Sims will carry that legacy to the stage as the East Texas ...