June 19, 1865, now commemorated as Juneteenth, is the day when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — more than two years after the ...

Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States.

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Key Fletcher, director of Mosaic Templars, told a crowd inside the museum’s ballroom that the museum, which is part of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, is partnering with the ...

In celebration of Juneteenth - also known as "Freedom Day" - the Florida Panthers would like to encourage fans throughout South Florida to take time out of their day to learn about African American ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - At a time when education has become more vital than ever, local educators are doing what’s necessary to build a strong future for students. As we celebrate 160 years of freedom, ...

On June 19, or Juneteenth as it's been termed, the monumental end to slavery in the United States is celebrated. Throughout history, countless enslaved individuals sought freedom guided by the wisdom ...

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved men and women in Texas found out they were free. But liberation didn't arrive in one day.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Juneteenth is often referred to as the nation's "Second Independence Day," and communities nationwide and in Oklahoma celebrate ...

Today is Juneteenth, the annual federal holiday that recognizes the emancipation of the slaves in the United States about 160 years ago. As in past years, there are a number of events being held ...