In essence, Juneteenth is a second Independence Day. After 2½ bloody years of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebellious states.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on Monday, March 17, this year, though celebrations also occurred over the weekend.

Republican Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde is pushing for Washington D.C. to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza, which was ...

Downtown Auburn parking will be free from March 10-14 while Auburn University students are on spring break. Surface parking is available throughout downtown, on and surrounding the ground floor of the ...

INDEPENDENCE, Mo — For Black History Month ... Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) at a Juneteenth Celebration. He said it isn’t about just asking for help. It is also about helping those who make change.

During the Board of Supervisors’ markup session for the fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, county leaders made a ...

Historic Collinsville in rural Montgomery County will open its annual season on Saturday, April 12, featuring hands-on ...

On the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdowns, The Forum photo staff looks back on images captured during that time.

Learn about the history and impact of black students, faculty, and staff on the Murray State University campus.