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

Juneteenth traces to Union Gen. Gordon Granger’s June 19, 1865, order freeing Texas’ remaining slaves. But let’s not treat ...

In 2021, then-president Joe Biden signed a bill that made Juneteenth an official federal holiday. This historic legislation marked a significant milestone in recognizing and commemorating the emancipa ...

Juneteenth Celebration (East Palo Alto): June 21, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Bell Street Park. The City of East Palo Alto and Live ...

The bassist played with jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, breaking barriers at the Denver and San Francisco ...

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

Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on Juneteenth. Walmart and Target will be open during normal hours. A wide range of grocers will also be open, including wholesale retailer Costco, ...

Events often rely on federal awards and private sponsorships — increasingly hard to earn amid efforts to suppress diversity, equity and inclusion.

The performance highlighted African American heritage and the group's mission to mentor local youth through music.

Juneteenth, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery of Black Americans. Juneteenth, also known as Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day, is celebrated annually on June ...

People of faith gathered again at Mother Emanuel AME on Tuesday just like they did 10 years ago, searching for God’s truth ...

Experts say to do regular full-body skin checks and not forget to check your palms, feet, and under your nails. And don’t ...