My heart aches for what I know the enslaved people had to deal with. They sacrificed so much,” said state Sen. John Lovick.

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal ...

Americans celebrate an imperfect path toward a more perfect union.

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in January 1863, but it wasn't until June 19, 1865, ...

Lafayette joined cities across the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved ...

Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's why it's celebrated.

Did you know Tennessee has two holidays celebrating Emancipation from slavery? Juneteenth, the federal holiday, and August 8.

Theatrical event, free day also scheduledSPRINGFIELD The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate ...

For many, Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the African American journey from the brutality of slavery to the resilience of ...

The former president asked that people vote and help others register to vote at the Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a proclamation to commemorate Juneteenth. The federal holiday was created to commemorate the emancipation of ...

That answer made it plain that in Maine, at least, Emancipation Day (April 16) carried a historical weight that the Texan ...