Dr. Jamal Touré discusses National Freedom Day, a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of a resolution abolishing ...

National Freedom Day was first observed in 1949 after sitting president Harry Truman called for its recognition in June of 1948. February 1 is the anniversary of President Lincoln’s signing of the ...

February 1,1865 will forever be one of celebration. That’s the day that president Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th amendment outlawing slavery in the United States. President Harry Truman made national ...

A meal of shrimp and grits was provided as well as fried fish. The Freedom Day celebration was started by Major Wright, who was born into slavery and wanted to commemorate the day. He also started ...

Recently-elected District 55A Rep. Erik Mortensen, a Republican, has sent a letter inviting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to his Shakopee home for a “freedom ...