Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we approach Juneteenth, let's also acknowledge some ugly truths ...

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and ...

First created in 1997 by National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder Ben Haith, the banner is in red, white and blue ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday for Black Americans to celebrate the emancipation of our enslaved ancestors and honor their sacrifice.

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Burlington has planned an eight-hour party at three downtown locations, while South Burlington's celebration lasts for much ...

The concept for Mount Rushmore was proposed by historian Doane Robinson in 1923 as a bold way to draw tourists to the state ...

Springfield, Illinois is hosting a variety of Juneteenth events from June 12-19, including a pageant, panel discussions, and a parade. Several events are free and open to the public, including ...

These tiny portraits keep America's iconic leaders at our fingertips, their contributions to history forever stamped on our ...

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal ...

She married Abraham ... the Mary Todd Lincoln House, there are family stories that suggest she recognized the evils of slavery as a young woman, but also did not view Black and white people ...