June 19th marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and became a federal holiday in 2021 under President Biden. But ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several state lawmakers say it’s past time to make Juneteenth an official state holiday.

Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston is asking for prayers after flash floods devastated communities in Ohio County June 14 leaving eight people dead, including a 3-year-old child. As of June 18 ...

"I encourage all who are able to serve as the hands of Christ to assist our neighbors in need," Bishop Brennan said.

An eighth victim was added Wednesday to the list of fatalities following Saturday’s flooding in Ohio County, and officials ...

Those states with no official provision for Juneteenth include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, ...

For the past few years, companies were using Juneteenth as an opportunity to share commitments to advance racial equity,” said Joelle Emerson, CEO of culture and inclusion platform Paradigm. “In the ...

According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated Juneteenth as a permanent paid and/or legal holiday through legislation or ...

Juneteenth has held deep significance in many Black communities as a symbol of liberation and resilience. While it is now ...

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a proclamation commemorating Juneteenth despite not recognizing it as a ...

It's been a challenging and heartbreaking few days for West Virginians since deadly flooding devastated many communities.