Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...

And atop the Hancock Building, Chicago is welcoming the community as part of its 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration. It will ...

Today is June 19, otherwise known as Juneteenth. It’s a day rooted in cookouts, parades and festivals. Despite the tradition and spectacle, not all Americans know ...

Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...

An Illinois alderman tells NewsNation that divisive political issues have made it harder to unify the community for holidays.

Lincoln Land Community College will host the third annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. The self-guided walk around the ...

When Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, many Black-owned businesses reported strong sales. Now, Chicago companies ...

Despite the segregation he grew up with as a child and lived with as an adult, Lowry said he never considered leaving ...

According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated Juneteenth as a permanent paid and/or legal holiday through legislation or ...

Events this weekend include the annual Juneteenth Festival, Quad Cities Unity Pride Parade, Ride the Island and a free event ...

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...

Juneteenth is a fine thing. First and foremost, the end of slavery is something we all should commemorate and remember.