This story was originally reported by Errin Haines of The 19th. Meet Errin and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and policy. Thursday marks the first national observance under President ...
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For years, Catherine Keys rode the school bus past the property. “I could tell it was a plantation,” she said, remembering the old buildings, some of which have since been torn down. But she didn’t ...
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and ...
President Donald Trump criticized the number of federal holidays in a Truth Social post that fell on Juneteenth. Trump has delcared new holidays during his second presidency, such as Victory Day for ...
If you're one of the lucky ones who has the day off from work on Juneteenth, it's the perfect occasion to take a moment and reflect on the important role the holiday plays in our country's history. In ...
Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the ...
E very June 19th, Juneteenth rolls around like that one friend who is all about freedom, resilience, and showing up with powerful stories. It commemorates the day enslaved African ...
Arlington is set to host a powerful evening of reflection at the Juneteenth Celebration 2025, taking place Saturday at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington. The event marks 160 years since ...
Kimmel imagined the Trump base’s reaction had the president acknowledged the holiday: “We’re the ones who stopped enslaving — they should have a holiday for us!” By Trish Bendix Welcome to Best of ...
President Donald Trump said the U.S. has "too many non-working holidays," but he hasn't shied away from other holiday proclamations. In an apparent critique of Juneteenth, Trump said in a June 19 ...