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Juneteenth: The history of a national holiday
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of its history, and how it came to be a national holiday. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing all slaves in the Confederate states — on paper, at least.
Today is Juneteenth. Here's a look at the celebrations, free museum days and what's open and closed in the Boston area.
Despite the uphill battle to pass federal reparations bills for African Americans, some lawmakers continue to reintroduce the ...
In Juneteenth’s fifth year as a federal holiday, commemorations of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States continue to evolve in the Baltimore area and beyond.
Amarillo NAACP’s Alphonso Vaughn says Juneteenth must inspire action amid threats to equity, inclusion, and historical ...
There are a number of events being held to mark the occasion, including performances, fairs, musical events, ceremonies and ...
Residents of all ages gathered at the Lincoln Recreation Center for a day of remembrance, unity and cultural celebration in ...
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Juneteenth celebration comes to StauntonThe annual Juneteenth celebration is returning to Staunton this weekend. Juneteenth itself is June 19 every year, but the ...
Beginning on Juneteenth, a restored Virginia schoolhouse where enslaved and free Black students were taught to read is on ...
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