When Rasool Berry grew up hearing about Juneteenth, he heard the same false story most Americans do: That the holiday celebrated the date, June 19, 1865, when Galveston, Texas, finally received word ...

This Juneteenth, WMNF 88.5 FM invites you to engage, reflect, and celebrate with a week-long lineup of powerful programming and a signature live event that honors the spirit of freedom and the ongoing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD — Powerful sounds of hope, freedom and unity will fill Springfield Symphony Hall on Thursday, June 19, when the ...

While corporations, educational institutions and government agencies are backing away from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Juneteenth celebrations are going on as scheduled. Commemorating ...

“Freedom, that’s it,” Juneteenth event attendee Carla Pennington said. “Just freedom. They brought us over here from Africa, and we had to do all of this stuff against our will. And our ancestors ...

AMHERST — The auditorium at St. Brigid’s church swelled with sound Thursday evening as more than 100 people swayed, clapped and sang along to the Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” ...

Juneteenth isn’t just a date. It’s a celebration of liberation rooted in the blood, joy, and brilliance of Black people. In a time where institutions and organizations are trying to strip our history ...

A community panel explores the legacy of Juneteenth, faith, and the fight for freedom. A panel discussion following the film Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, exploring the legacy of Juneteenth, faith, and ...

When I was recently thinking about summer holidays and celebrations, it occurred to me that the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi, will take place on ...

June 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, ...