Americans celebrate the emancipation of 250,000 slaves in Texas, while July 4th is a celebration of American independence, ...

While Juneteenth celebrations have scaled back in some cities under Trump, the mood in Philly remained defiant and joyous on ...

Despite the uphill battle to pass federal reparations bills for African Americans, some lawmakers continue to reintroduce the ...

A fiery debate broke out on ABC’s The View Wednesday morning after moderator Whoopi Goldberg pushed back on comparisons ...

Tulsa joins a number of localities aiming to chip away at the racial wealth gap. But what about at the federal level?

Joining communities across the U.S., the museum will commemorate the end of slavery with a block party and special ...

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held Thursday for the rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest ...

June marks African American Music Appreciation Month, which was created by the late former President Jimmy Carter in 1979 to ...

Thursday is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day and the American Red Cross in Liverpool, N.Y., hosted a blood drive.