James Weldon Johnson’s poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” set to music by his brother John Rosamond, was first presented as a hymn, then adopted as a ...

Juneteenth, which is officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated ...

Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty,” goes the lyric written in 1900 by ...

The complete freeing of slaves in the United States didn’t happen when many think it did. Juneteenth will help Americans ...

It just reminds us of freedom that was not given to all at once, but fought for over time with courage, with determination ...

Hawthorne, CA hosted a vibrant Juneteenth celebration June 14 with music, food, art, and more—drawing a joyful, multicultural ...

Explore the significance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the 125th anniversary symposium, highlighting its cultural and ...

Simril-Simrill family history is one of heroism and hate, tying kin from the Carolinas to others across the US and abroad.

Good morning and happy Saturday. It’s a wet and soggy one today, with rain expected to linger until around 6pm. After that, ...

The Straz Center’s Fifth Annual Juneteenth Commemoration on June 16 offers an evening of powerful storytelling, original ...