By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Washington Post· 22 Jun, 2025 07:53 PM5 mins to read Save ...

The Bray School, which educated enslaved and freed Black children before the American Revolution, is considered one of the oldest surviving buildings in the United States where Black children received ...

The PenFed Pathfinder offers rich rewards and valuable travel perks for a $95 annual fee, which is avoidable if you meet requirements. But credit union membership is mandatory, and redemption ...

Isaac Granger Jefferson of Petersburg, Virginia (c. 1845) was an enslaved tinsmith and blacksmith at Monticello for his family's enslaver, Thomas Jefferson. By 1822, Granger Jefferson, who lived ...

The solemn ceremony was a moment to reflect and honor the ancestors who once lived at Sully while also honoring Juneteenth, the day in 1865 the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.

“This is not just a celebration of how far we've come in 160 years, but also showing that there's still a lot of work that needs to be done in our communities for us to have an equitable future.” ...

The 48 names on the marker were listed as O’Donnell’s property in probate records. The community’s recognition of the people enslaved in 18th-century Canton is part of an effort to reckon with the ...

During the final year of the Civil War more than 2,000 formerly enslaved men and freedmen joined regiments that made up the USCT and were instrumental in the outcome of the Civil War.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and ...

The bill will gradually phase out federal tax incentives that have helped homeowners and businesses make the switch to green energy. Fourth of July celebrations are still going strong across the ...