When the Rev. Matthew Baum attended Johnstown’s Juneteenth activities recently, he was on a multi-layered mission.

Despite the uphill battle to pass federal reparations bills for African Americans, some lawmakers continue to reintroduce the measures.

But it wasn’t long ago that Trump regularly made a point to mark Juneteenth, the holiday that honors the freeing of enslaved ...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held an on-camera briefing, where was asked by reporters whether Trump would commemorate Juneteenth.

Previously the White House has recognized the significance of Juneteenth celebrations, with former President Joe Biden holding a Juneteenth concert at the White House in 2024. As local ...

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, before it became a federal holiday.

Juneteenth is recognized at least as an observance in every state, and nearly 30 states and Washington, D.C., have designated it as a permanent paid or legal holiday through legislation or ...

Meanwhile, former President Joe Biden celebrated the federal holiday he signed into law at a celebration at a historic Black church in Galveston, Texas.

Politics Politics A look at Juneteenth’s promise, political landscape and Black joy ‘Politically Georgia’ team explores the theme of Black joy.

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 ...

During his first administration in 2020, Trump ordered a drone strike near Baghdad International Airport that killed Qassem Soleimani, commander of the elite Quds Force with Iran’s Revolutionary ...