Oklahoma State Senator Nikki Nice advocates for recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday, citing Oklahoma's historic ties.

In that vein, Harris said Juneteenth — the anniversary of the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed two years earlier ...

Marshall, Texas has a rich history, having served as the seat of justice for the Panola Judicial District, the first ...

Celebrate Juneteenth around D.C. with festivals, history and family-friendly gatherings. The big picture: Juneteenth — a new federal holiday marking the 1865 emancipation of enslaved people in ...

Emancipation Day celebrates when Andrew Johnson freed his slaves on August 8, 1863. Sam Johnson, a former slave, set up the ...

Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, although it is not universally observed. Oklahoma County observes it, despite a rage-enducing error.

Chicago police officers carry Bernie Sanders, 21, to a police wagon from a civil rights demonstration at West 73rd Street and South Lowe Avenue in August 1963. He was charged with resisting arrest, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A statue of a Confederate general that was toppled by protesters in Washington in 2020 will be restored and ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff for talks, days before ...

Tennessee celebrates Emancipation Day on August 8, marking the day many enslaved Tennesseans learned of their freedom. While President Andrew Johnson freed his slaves, his legacy is complex due to his ...

The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, have announced their schedule for the 2026 season. The team’s 17th campaign as the Triple-A International League affiliate of the ...

This wasn't just a celebration of Juneteenth and its history, but a celebration of the National Negro League, and the contributions their players have made to the game of baseball.