June 19, 1865, now commemorated as Juneteenth, is the day when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — more than two years after the ...

In celebration of Juneteenth - also known as "Freedom Day" - the Florida Panthers would like to encourage fans throughout South Florida to take time out of their day to learn about African American ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - At a time when education has become more vital than ever, local educators are doing what’s necessary to build a strong future for students. As we celebrate 160 years of freedom, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Juneteenth is often referred to as the nation's "Second Independence Day," and communities nationwide and in Oklahoma celebrate ...

On June 19, or Juneteenth as it's been termed, the monumental end to slavery in the United States is celebrated. Throughout history, countless enslaved individuals sought freedom guided by the wisdom ...

The committee would create and distribute Juneteenth educational materials, work with businesses and nonprofits to support Juneteenth education, and support programs and events to commemorate the day.

The Killeen Branch NAACP hosted a combined back-to-school and Juneteenth event for the community on Thursday — the Juneteenth holiday — by partnering up with local Starbucks in the Killeen–Harker ...