Juneteenth, which falls on the same day every year, is a federal holiday. But not all government employees get a day off.

Music, dance and food are just part of the celebrations commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

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When Arthur and Bessie Franks purchased their home at 305 Dunbar Street in 1949, it was one of the few Black-owned homes in ...

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest African American holiday.

County Commissioner Mark Jerrell said during the event, "Before you see all the bright and shiny objects, there was a ...

Abbotsford enters the series after a 4-2 series win over the Texas Stars, a 3-1 elimination of the Coachella Valley Firebirds ...