Several communities in the region have Juneteenth events, and at the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, organizers say there is an ...

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

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...

The metro area is holding events to commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth. One major celebration happening Thursday, is ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...

The U.S. Army's Meritorious Public Service Medal is awarded "for significantly advancing national defense capabilities." ...

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how ...

Opal Lee was awarded the Medal of Freedom, recognizing her pivotal role in establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday in ...

Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...

Juneteenth, a more recent federal holiday, is dedicated to celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. Events ...

Community leaders discuss setbacks with planning Juneteenth celebrations amidst executive order to combat DEI programs.