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 ...

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, ...

The African American Museum of Iowa is committed to educating Iowa communities authentically and unapologetically. With over 16,000 views of our 2020 virtual, weeklong Juneteenth celebration, we know ...

Last fall, the university considered revising its policy to remove Juneteenth as one of the paid holidays for employees.

Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the ...

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 ...

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.

The Juneteenth Celebration at City Springs returns this summer, offering a full evening of entertainment, education, and ...

More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake. Thursday’s weather for the walk, which began shortly after 5 p.m., was mostly ...

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 ...