Often called "America's second Independence Day" or "Black Independence Day," Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is celebrated annually every June 19 and is the first ...

June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 2021 when then-President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth ...

The Friends of Emancipation Park held their celebrations and parade in the Third Ward Saturday. The events brought out several politicians running for office in the upcoming elections, and a strong ...

A holiday that is spreading across the U.S. and beyond, Juneteenth is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It was originally celebrated on ...

The MLK Parade is a Mardi Gras-style event featuring floats from local businesses, churches, organizations, school bands and ...

Union High School student Aaliyah Albert-Oliver was crowned Oklahoma’s Miss Juneteenth and went on to win the national title, using her platform to inspire youth and promote the legacy of freedom and ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - There will be no official City of Fargo celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day this ...

A holiday that is spreading across the U.S. and beyond, Juneteenth is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It was originally celebrated on ...

Mayor Silvester Turner hosted the annual Juneteenth Parade this Saturday in the Acres Homes area in Northwest Houston. The event commemorates the moment when Southern slaves learned they had been ...