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CHARLESTON – Acknowledging the historical link between the end of Black slavery in the U.S. and the creation of the State of ...
Juneteenth celebrations were held around the Capitol City on Thursday including a fireside chat with journalist, author and political commentator Roland Martin.
People across the nation are gathering together to celebrate Juneteenth, a national holiday that celebrates the official end ...
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the next step in expanding broadband access in the Mountain State.
According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated ...
Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...
June 19th marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and became a federal holiday in 2021 under President Biden. But ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several state lawmakers say it’s past time to make Juneteenth an official state holiday.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced he will not recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday, causing some confusion for state employees.
Corporate Juneteenth support faces pressure as companies reduce visibility while maintaining holiday recognition despite DEI ...
Americans are set to observe Juneteenth on Thursday, a federal holiday since 2021, commemorating the end of slavery. While ...
Those states with no official provision for Juneteenth include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, ...