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The Kennett library graciously offered to host the event after the original cancellation, and it ended up becoming a ...
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep.
Local historian Mikal Barnes is helping to illuminate the significance of Juneteenth as Freedom Day, and is encouraging community members to attend a special 13th Amendment unveiling and ...
Juneteenth celebrations are set to take place this month across Maryland's Lower Shore. Festivities will feature parades, ...
Black Theatre Girl Magic’s free Facets of Freedom Festival will this year run day to night in celebration of the arts and Juneteenth.
After rain washed out plans for the regular Juneteenth festivities in Tupelo, residents will have the chance to celebrate the ...
Juneteenth programming makes space for dialogue and opportunities to meet new people and to learn a fuller story of American history, writes.
Where July 4th celebrates the day America claimed independence from British rule, Juneteenth commemorates June 19th marks the ...
The ninth annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival is set to take place Saturday afternoon in downtown Columbia, drawing more than 5,000 people to the area. The festival will feature a parade along ...
Garrison and Sullivan both said the Juneteenth celebration continues to expand each year due to the growing list of sponsors. “This is the 30th year, and it gets bigger every year,” Sullivan said.
Festivities begin at 5 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, enjoy local food trucks, and browse Juneteenth-themed vendors offering art, apparel, and more.