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 ...

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 ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The history of Juneteenth in Nevada goes back more than a decade, but the celebration is back in the news in part because of a gubernatorial veto of a commission to educate the ...

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, ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new name and a new look for the oldest Black history museum in the country. Now gracing the South Side of Chicago is The Du, short for the DuSable Black History Museum and Education ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There were no drumlines or blasts from brass instruments echoing between tall buildings on Penn Street, but a certain energy coursed through the short procession that covered three blocks of Reading’s ...

The committee would create and distribute Juneteenth educational materials, work with businesses and nonprofits to support Juneteenth education, and support programs and events to commemorate the day.