He was instrumental in establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as Civil Rights Day, as a holiday in Arizona. He served as the first general chairperson for Arizonans for a Martin Luther ...

Marches in recent years, mostly by young people all over our country and abroad for issues such as gun control, are an ...

In response to President Donald Trump's executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the Pentagon's intelligence agency has paused special event programs and related events, ...

The proclamation was accepted by committee member Angela Douglas and it declared June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth Day in the Town ...

Senators discuss Juneteenth's significance and the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America. They emphasize the importance of persistence and grassroots organizing.

It's been 10 years since the Mother Emanuel shooting in Charleston. The hate-fueled violence continues to haunt us and ...

1958: The last remaining Chicago streetcar made its final run. The last paying trolley customer was Al Carter. Carter was also the last customer at the 1933-34 Century of Progress, which was the ...

Thursday, June 19th, is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the day when the last enslaved Americans were finally freed ...

Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal service retail locations will be closed on Thursday, and there will be no regular ...

Juneteenth festival brought hundreds to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, celebrating freedom with a parade and diverse vendors.

The man who was allegedly responsible for making threats that caused a public meeting on a proposed rock crusher plant in ...