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Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...
The emancipation took place on June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation ...
Samuel Osborne and his family, who became beloved members of the Waterville community in the late 19th century, were honored ...
Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of ...
This story was originally reported by Errin Haines of The 19th. Meet Errin and read more of her reporting on gender, politics ...
Community leaders discuss setbacks with planning Juneteenth celebrations amidst executive order to combat DEI programs.
Juneteenth became an official federal holiday starting in 2021 under former President Joe Biden to recognize the freedom of ...
Alexis Bradley, from Let’s Talk Sis, joined us in the studio this morning to celebrate Juneteenth’s history. On June 19th, ...
Rev. Al Sharpton warned that "history is being challenged" during his Thursday appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the Pentagon to tone any commemoration of Juneteenth way, way down, in keeping with his ...
Roderick Miles Jr., the Tarrant County Commissioner of Precinct 1, hugs Dione Sims, the granddaughter of Opal Lee, following ...
Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...