The flag is also symbolic of cultural and historic solidarity for Americans, a shared past, present and future—which is ...

The Juneteenth flag — a banner with a bursting star — is being flown across the US on June 19, a celebration to commemorate Black emancipation and the freeing of 250,000 enslaved people in Texas.

Visitors to the center can enjoy a scavenger hunt, a quilt mural, Juneteenth flag making and outdoor activities. The Children's Museum of Atlanta will host a Juneteenth program on June 18.

The first Juneteenth celebration took place in Texas in 1866, with community gatherings featuring cookouts, prayers, and dances. In time, however, white people in certain areas began restricting ...

Monday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. The annual November holiday is designated to recognize and honor U.S. military personnel and ...

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It will rise near the American flag. “To clearly remind them it has history behind ... shared plans and asked residents to ...

Are banks open on Juneteenth in 2024? That's a question plenty of folks are asking just ahead of the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The answer is no ...

The community had much to say about their friend, brother and beloved former mayor at a ceremony this week. On Friday morning ...

Los Angeles Rams former head coach John Robinson held the record for most regular season wins in Rams franchise history ...

For the first time, Zachary city offices will close and employees will get the day off for Juneteenth in 2025. It became official when City Council members adopted the 2025 holiday calendar at ...