Explore the history of Memorial Day and the African American contributions to the holiday. Learn about the true purpose and ...

The commemoration is enhanced by the fact the central re-enactment happens at the very spot the original event took place.

This year’s Emancipation Day celebration in Jefferson County is a reclaiming of space, legacy, and pride. The event honors ...

The City of Tallahassee is putting an emphasis on education as it hosts its annual Florida Emancipation Day events Tuesday.

Malcolm X's 100th birthday was celebrated with events, panel discussions and presentations, highlighting his impact on the fight for Pan-African self-determination.

The Emancipation Proclamation has been read here on the steps of the Knott House for 160 years, an unbroken streak. “It’s a tradition we do each year not to forget what those ...

The Abahlali baseMjondolo Movement took to the streets of Durban to march over housing issues amid heavy rain, citing the ...

Hundreds of locals and dignitaries listened to a reading from the Emancipation Proclamation to celebrate the historic day.

Find ways to honor military men and women who died while serving and kick off summer with list of Memorial Day events.

While not as widely celebrated as Juneteenth — which marks June 19, 1865, as the day the last city in the "rebellious states," Galveston, Texas, was informed its enslaved population was free — ...

From Trans Pride to Black Pride, our guide offers a ton of alternative queer events taking place May 17 through 29.

Sunday was Haitian Flag Day. And in Boston, home to a large and growing Haitian population, that meant a good time.