Emancipation Day celebrates when Andrew Johnson freed his slaves on August 8, 1863. Sam Johnson, a former slave, set up the ...

The National Park Service said the move aligns with President Donald Trump's executive orders to reinstate preexisting statues.

Emancipation Days, held last weekend in Joplin, was a celebration of freedom and community, and a homecoming for many. It has been celebrated annually since at least 1914, on the weekend closest to ...

Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country’s second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.

The history and significance of Juneteenth Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.

The event takes place at the graveside of three of the people emancipated on Aug. 8, 1863. These three formerly enslaved ...

City traditionally displays flags for events that celebrate servicemembers, veterans, presidents and the nation.

Plan on taking in the 147th Emancipation Celebration at Nicodemus, featuring four exciting days of events! Enjoy the annual parade, a 5K Run/Walk, a basketball game, cornhole, and various activities ...

The 15th annual Peterboro Emancipation Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark in Peterboro, New York.

The Trump administration released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led.

The Trump administration released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the ...