The date is becoming more widely known due to the efforts of Black historians who have been sharing the date's importance throughout the state.

On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of “all persons held as slaves” in the still rebellious ...

Juneteenth is a powerful symbol of liberation. Instead of shying away from this commemoration, we should engage ...

All across the country you've been hearing of large corporations like Nike give their employees the day of June ... actual holiday is: Juneteenth originated 153 years ago today when General George ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland’s Juneteenth Freedom Fest happens downtown Cleveland on Mall C from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14. The day celebrates freedom and Black culture as it ...

Every year, on June 19, Americans celebrate the end of slavery. The day is known as Juneteenth, a blend of the words "June" and "nineteenth." It refers to June 19, 1865 — the day when news of ...

As a cacophony of marching bands Monday helped power Memorial Day parades that snaked through ... a tribute to soldiers’ bloodshed for the cause of freedom. Donahue, like his comrades, walked ...

Let them know their sacrifice is still remembered. Freedom has a price, and Memorial Day is our collective opportunity to pay tribute to those who paid it for us. Remembering is an act of honor.

I was nearly 40 years old when I first heard of Juneteenth ... Day, its historical context is more complex. For some, this holiday represents a time to reflect on and celebrate freedom, resilience ...