In 2025, D.C. is celebrating 20 years of officially observing the holiday. A parade, festival, concert and fireworks will ...

If it’s one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is ...

Beyond well-known observances lies a rich tapestry of cultural commemorations honoring African American heritage, resilience, ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The nation’s longest-running Emancipation ... Day. The Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared the liberation of ...

and has been celebrated every year by African-American people to commemorate the end of slavery. It's also known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, or Cel-Liberation Day.

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Nestled along the Charleston Harbor, t (IAAM) stands as a powerful tribute to the rich and complex history of African Americans in the United States. Located ...