In Juneteenth’s fifth year as a federal holiday, commemorations of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States continue to evolve in the Baltimore area and beyond.

The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863. The day, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, rose to national ...

Let Marylanders be at the forefront of a growing movement to recognize the end of slavery and work toward a better, more ...

There are already far too many things that divide us, and calling Juneteenth a second Independence Day isn’t going to help.

July 4, 1776 wasn't when the Declaration was signed, despite what the ending of "1776" would have you believe.

America’s newest national holiday today also rises as America’s most misunderstood federal holiday. Part of that misunderstanding may come from its novelty to the masses. After all, Juneteenth has ...

Though the Trump administration has been removing content on African American history from federal websites, Juneteenth ...

Here's what to know about how Costco, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, McDonald's and other big name companies are operating on ...

This Q&A seeks to answer some common questions about reparations for Black people in the United States as a remedy for ...

Putting these and other moves to work can help you keep moving toward your important goals. When you eventually reach your ...

With the Independence Day weekend approaching, the Bakersfield Animal Care Center (BACC) is taking steps to ensure pets remain safe and ca ...

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and ...