Eighty-five years later, Lee, now 97, got the keys to a new home - at the exact same site. The civil rights activist has spearheaded a national campaign for federal recognition of Juneteenth for ...

One of Springfield’s standout historical sites will be the focus of Juneteenth events in the coming weeks while marking a special anniversary.

Below are some of the other top Juneteenth celebrations on schedule for the Jackson area: Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Tougaloo College will host a freedom day festival.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. A Juneteenth Senior Lunch will be held at Southfield’s Parks and Recreation Building room 115 at City Hall. Enjoy a hot meal, music ...

For Jabee, the Juneteenth holiday doesn't just celebrate ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "It's definitely grown a lot. I think the first year we were at like 5,000 people, so ...

This declaration by General Granger and the following celebration is considered the very first Juneteenth ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 700 years to equality.

Are you ready to experience a weekend of empowerment, culture, and celebration? Juneteenth NY is back with its 15th annual festivities, and this year, we're taking over Brooklyn, N.Y. From June ...

Now, 85 years later, Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth for her efforts in getting the date recognized as a national holiday, has received keys to a new home built on the site of the ...

In a quiet corner of a library at Mississippi State University, you’ll find a slim red volume that tells the story of what may be America’s first Juneteenth. It took place in New Orleans in ...