Juneteenth, a fairly new federal holiday, remembers June 19, 1865, the day slaves in Galveston, Texas, were finally notified that they were freed through the Emancipation Proclamation, issued over two ...

While the tone was celebratory, many of those present said this year’s Juneteenth felt especially urgent — not just as a remembrance of emancipation but as a stand against efforts to suppress Black ...

The City of Springfield celebrated the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony and a special musical concert.

As she held her 8-month-old son, Khalid, Medina refocused on the history of Juneteenth including U.S. Union troops who ...

The naval submarine base in Groton unveiled a new dolphin design for its main gate Wednesday. The new design was made by people at the Mystic Seaport Museum. The sign was ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The federal holiday Juneteenth was recognized one day early in the city of Chicopee.

In Boston’s historic Roxbury neighborhood, a vibrant flag waves proudly, the official Juneteenth flag, a powerful symbol of freedom and unity. Its design traces back to community activist Ben Haith, ...

WORCESTER ― Thursday, June 19, 2025, will mark the first time in four years that the annual raising of the Juneteenth flag ...

Players from North Reading celebrate after their win against Arlington Catholic at the MIAA Division 3 baseball finals at ...

The "No Kings National Day of Mobilizations" is scheduled to take place nationwide Saturday, June 14, with nearly 100 planned ...

The “No Kings National Day of Mobilization” comes as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles ...