Lawmakers reflected on the significance of Juneteenth Wednesday, promising that Massachusetts will fight for and support Black Americans facing headwinds from new federal challenges.

Vrabel is the author of “A People’s History of the New Boston,” a fact-laden look at the important neighborhood stories and organizing issues during the1960’s, 70’s, and 80’s. He also published “When ...

Juneteenth falls on Thursday this week. The June 19 holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Texas to spread the news of the end of slavery in the United States. The ...