More than 80% of Black Americans said they are at least somewhat happy, according to a survey of more than 4,700 people released Thursday by the Pew Research Center.

Here's a look back at the history of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and how it's celebrated.

Bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez has shared the cover of her latest book, 'Happy Land,' exclusively with PEOPLE. The new novel will hit shelves in April 2025.

This Juneteenth, we celebrate the progress Black Americans have cultivated against all odds and the places they call home.

Black Americans founded a utopian society. It lives on in a new novel. Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s “Happy Land” took her to the mountains of North Carolina to investigate a long-gone commune.

In honor of the holiday, which is celebrated annually on June 19, there are community celebrations across Utah. Here are some ...

We explore the diverse views and experiences of Black people in America with in-depth surveys and other research. Our work focuses on three themes: Black identity, the economic and social mobility of ...

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...