A roundup of events in June to celebrate Black Independence Day.

June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers liberated Texas slaves, came to be known as "Juneteenth," the oldest nationally celebrated ...

Across our local area, Juneteenth is celebrated with festivals, live music and art exhibitions that highlight both heritage and unity. From educational activities and historical reenactments to ...

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — two years after the ...

Alabama has three state holidays that commemorate Confederate leaders: Robert E. Lee’s birthday, which is commemorated in ...

WorldPrideDC came to a rousing finale this weekend, with concerts, parties and some of our favorite drag queens.

The weekend is here and we’ve really been looking forward to it! If you’re looking for something to do, why not attend a ...

These are the Days of Eid – make takbir wherever you are … Allahu akbar!” Muslims are now celebrating the blessed days of Eid ...

Juneteenth is a powerful symbol of liberation. Instead of shying away from this commemoration, we should engage ...

Union Temple Baptist Church unveils portrait of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, marking Pride Month and emphasizing the ...

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Carolina Kitchen Sea and Soul, a Black-owned restaurant with DMV roots, held a grand opening in Bowie, Md., with Sen. Angela ...