Friday marks Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day.” It commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The holiday is ...

In 1947, the sweet crack of a bat connecting with a baseball was amplified in ballparks big and small when Jackie Robinson crossed major league baseball’s color line and the national pastime truly ...

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has "too many non-working holidays," but he hasn't shied away from other holiday proclamations. In an apparent critique of Juneteenth, Trump said in a June 19 ...

On June 19, 1865, slaves in Texas finally learned they were free. Juneteenth, a commemoration of that moment 155 years ago, has been called America’s second Independence Day. And today it’s drawing ...

Can Trump Really Cancel Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday? *With Donald Trump back in the White House and already swinging his sledgehammer at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, many ...

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, is one of the oldest known commemorations related to the abolition of slavery in the United States. As we are set to mark the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, ...

Juneteenth is a commemorative day that brings together African Americans across the country. It’s a story that keeps the Black community grounded and reminds many of the progress made. As the holiday ...

Colorado (KCNC) — This Juneteenth, a Colorado company is calling attention to the continued use of child and slave labor in the production of chocolate. The owners of Bibamba Chocolate at Edgewater ...