An annual block party held in downtown Charleston is remembering the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865.

Thursday’s event is the 35th celebration. It was also the largest year yet for the celebration. Antonia Royal Whitmore was a vendor at the event. She was selling her book “Our Independence Day: Why We ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Several events took place Thursday across Nashville in honor of Juneteenth. Among those celebrations was the event at Fort Negley Park where thousands came together.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...

On June 13 the sad news arrived that legendary South African drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo had passed away after a long illness ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - It’s a once in a decade opportunity happening at the National Museum of African American Music.

Richard Palley the third, also known as Pretty Ricky, has been a DJ for 13 years — a passion that stemmed from an early childhood.

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

While the tone was celebratory, many of those present said this year’s Juneteenth felt especially urgent — not just as a remembrance of emancipation but as a stand against efforts to suppress Black ...

Have a blast at an outdoor festival, be entertained by tales of adventure, hear a classical twist on pop music, let ...

Catholic churches are celebrating the national holiday of Juneteenth this week by honoring the freedom won by formerly ...