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Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we approach Juneteenth, let's also acknowledge some ugly truths ...
Juneteenth is an important day in Black history as well as American history. Though Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation ...
Juneteenth is a blend of the words 'June' and 'Nineteenth'. It is a holiday that takes place every year on June 19 to ...
First created in 1997 by National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder Ben Haith, the banner is in red, white and blue ...
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery. See what President Trump said about it and what the holiday's flag means.
More than 100 people turned out Saturday morning outside the Jefferson County Courthouse to voice objection to the president ...
This week’s Juneteenth celebration will highlight the perseverance of local African Americans during turbulent times, both in the past and the present.
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, commemorating the emancipation of the last ...
The day marks the end of slavery in the US, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in ...
Bristol Black Collective is honoring Juneteenth in Fall River with a brunch, a celebration, and a community reading of ...
Hundreds of people attended the annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday at Plaza Del Mar Park in Santa Barbara. Juneteenth ...
As Juneteenth approaches, several events and celebrations in the RVA area will ramp up as well. 8News has you covered, and has created a list of local events for both family and friends to attend.