Juneteenth’ s origins stretch back 160 years, to June 19, 1865 — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed ...

Thursday, June 19, is Juneteenth marking the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom. Since then, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a ...

Many Democrats continue to believe that the racism of average Americans — many of whom voted for Barack Obama twice — ...

Kicking off the festivities at 6:00 p.m. tonight is the Historic Bike Ride, followed by a Night Parade starting at 8:00 p.m. ...

From James Beard winners to soul food legends, these spots show Oklahoma City’s Black culinary scene has been ...

The day that honors African American emancipation has a different feel after Trump-led shifts in the country’s diversity ...

To stay home would have betrayed the entirety of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream, which is often deceitfully ...

The commemoration of freedom and heritage during Juneteenth gains deeper significance when African Americans patronize ...

The Million Dollar Heist lead the nominations for the 2025 Black Reel Television Awards, which were revealed June 18. Netflix’s Forever tops the list with a dozen noms, followed by ABC’s Abbott ...

Experts say to do regular full-body skin checks and not forget to check your palms, feet, and under your nails. And don’t forget sunscreen, even if your skin is dark, dermatologists recommend using at ...

Four years after being officially recognized as a national holiday, Juneteenth will be celebrated throughout City with an ...

Organizations across the region are hosting events to celebrate the Juneteenth federal holiday. On June 19, 1865, Union ...