What started out as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into a month-long celebration. Now, Black History Month is celebrated each February as a way to remember the accomplishments and ...

Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country’s second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom. When Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and fellow ...

Juneteenth is a national holiday that marks the end of slavery following the conclusion of the Civil War in 1865 and has been celebrated by Black Americans for decades. Still, it wasn't until three ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Stacker explored the history and significance of Juneteenth by examining historical documentation, the lasting importance of this ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Juneteenth — also known as Emancipation Day, ...