Juneteenth events at Booker T. Washington National Monument detail the life of the famous author and orator who was freed in Franklin County after being enslaved the first nine years of his life.

The Booker T. Washington National Monument is commemorating 160 years since his emancipation. The event showcases how the monument is bringing Washington’s story to life through reflection ...

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in January 1863, but it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that slavery was officially abolished in Texas, marking the official end of ...

That moment of freedom will be commemorated at the Booker T. Washington National Monument with special events from June 19-22.

Since then, the celebrations have grown every year. Booker T. Washington National Monument in Franklin County will celebrate this day in history with a four-day event, starting on June 19.

After graduating from Booker T, David attended Howard University in Washington, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in 1961. It was while at Howard that his life would change.

Gabrielle Maes, now a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, acknowledges she made a few mistakes in life. “My education was challenged by moments of poor judgment, yet these experiences ...

N.C. Rep. Shelly Willingham, D-23rd District, prepares to shoot a basketball Wednesday afternoon in the renovated former Booker T. Washington High School gymnasium.

Barbara Ann Wilson (far right) calling out numbers for bingo during Senior Social Hour at Booker T Washington Community Service Center at 800 Presidio Ave. in San Francisco on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Hayti Heritage Center is honoring the life and legacy of a World War II soldier who was shot and killed in Durham 81 years ago. Booker T. Spicely was a Black Army ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Booker T. Washington High celebrated future leaders in uniform with a JROTC award ceremony on Wednesday. During the ceremony, officials distributed awards, recognized leaders ...