After gaining federal recognition, many became familiar with Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the day slaves in Texas were ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston celebrated Emancipation Day with a parade and a post-program. The nation’s ...

Emancipation Proclamation Celebration in Gary — a constant to usher in the new year — also ushered in a new era for the ...

On this day in history, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. On Jan. 1, 1863, Lincoln declared ...

New Year celebrations in the Charleston area continued into Wednesday, especially for those with African American ancestry ...

The Emancipation Day Parade kicks off Wednesday morning in downtown Charleston. The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on ...

While unofficial, small celebrations began almost immediately, the first organized Emancipation Day celebrations in North ...

I began my journey covering Vaughan in April 2024 and, as I wrote in my introductory column, I was adamant that my priority ...

Starting each new year is probably my most favorite time of the year. It is the point where we as individuals, organizations ...

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2025. There are 364 days left in the year. This is New Year’s Day.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Several road closures are scheduled for Jan. 1 for the annual Emancipation Parade. The parade will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on New Year’s Day.