A volunteer searching the archives of the American Baptist in Massachusetts has found a nearly 180-year-old document shedding ...

Seven years after the Florida Legislature approved a memorial recognizing the tragedy of slavery for the grounds of the ...

In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since ...

Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865,” tells stories from a variety of perspectives — personal, community and family.

Members of Florida Legislature had no clue the "Circle of Chains" slavery memorial was installed - or completed - seven years after approval.

Juneteenth is a celebration for all Americans because it marks a pivotal moment in the United States’ journey toward living ...

Columbus Day and Presidents Day are now in the crosshairs as debate erupts over which holidays America should actually ...

Despite federal grant funding cuts, the Cooper Family Foundation held its annual celebration, which has been a part of the ...

The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the ...

Each June, communities across the United States gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a blend of "June" and "nineteenth”, as the ...

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

Alabama's GOP governor, Kay Ivey, has made Juneteenth an official state holiday, marking the first time the state has celebrated the day.