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 ...

President Ronald Reagan, seated, signs the bill making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday, as Coretta Scott King, center left, watches on Nov. 2, 1983, in Washington.

When Warren H. Stewart Sr. first came to Phoenix nearly 50 years ago from New York City, his plan was to stay for a few years ...

Despite being on the list of the Defense Intelligence Agency's paused events and activities, the memo clarified that Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will remain federal holidays. "The ...

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

Counting down the days until your next long weekend? You’re not alone. Whether you’re planning your next getaway, can’t ...

On Juneteenth, Donald Trump took to Truth Social with a classic “old man yells at cloud” complaint: Americans get too much ...

Community organization Vacaville People’s Forum recognized Thursday as Juneteenth in a news release on social media. Made a federal holiday by former President Joe Biden, June 19, ...

The last enslaved people in America learned of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation 160 years ago. It took two years after the proclamation was issues by President Lincoln for word to ...

Plano, Ill., made national news in 2021 when it designated Juneteenth a holiday before the state or federal government. But this year, Plano’s fifth annual celebration is canceled. Organizer Jamal ...

The Walk to the River was first initiated by Mayor Van Johnson in 2024 to commemorate the holiday, and this year turnout for ...