Labor Day offers the next three-day weekend after the Fourth of July. Here's why we celebrate the federal holiday.

Sara Sweet wanted her dad to know how much she missed him and wished he was here for the Thunder's run. Then, her note at the ...

As the US celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, there is no better place to be during this historic milestone than ...

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

Before we think about how to honor individuals and families on Memorial Day, it's fitting to first reflect on the author of memorials: God. Throughout the Bible, God often called His people to ...

For LGBTQIA+ professionals and allies, Pride Month in June is the time to celebrate inclusive work cultures, but also focus on the challenges of discrimination. See what professionals are saying.

Black History The reason why we celebrate Juneteenth in America Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were informed of their freedom.

It’s the holiday season — Juneteenth, that is. Each year on June 19 many reflect and celebrate the holiday now known as Juneteenth. But why? What is Juneteenth, and why should it matter to you? The ...

Juneteenth is celebrated each year on June 19 to mark the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were informed of their freedom.

America's Second Independence Day is coming soon. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

The Mississippi legal code recognizes 10 holidays ranging from the traditional ones like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Veterans Day.

Mississippi cities and counties do not have to recognize the state-sanctioned Confederate Memorial Day. Some, like Jackson and Greenville, opt to instead celebrate Juneteenth.