Today’s episode will focus on one of the biggest – and most important – turning points in world history; the Battle of Gettysburg. The three-day battle occurred during the American Civil War; a major ...

The CSS "Shenandoah" only learned of the Confederacy's defeat in the summer of 1865. That June, the cruiser's crew sank 24 ...

Rep. Wesley Hunt argued against removing confederate names from military bases during an appearance on"Real Time" Friday, ...

Juneteenth is what the dictionaries call a “compression,” in this case of a date, ‘June Nineteenth.’ The actual June 19th that we mark with this holiday is June 19, 1865.

The Advocate highlights social inequality through original stories and opinions, and content generated by fellow NNPA and other publications ...

For many United States (U.S.) citizens, Juneteenth was proclaimed a national holiday during the confounding times of our ...

It's important for me to see all cultural institutions double down on their values,” said Multicultural BRIDGE founder and ...

Samuel Osborne and his family, who became beloved members of the Waterville community in the late 19th century, were honored ...

Barry McNealy, a historian with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, joined the CBS 42 Morning News to discuss the importance of Juneteenth.

When President Donald Trump issued a dramatic message to Iran this week: “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” it wasn’t just a policy threat. It was a phrase deeply rooted in American military history, one that ...

Fitz Lee grew up in Dinwiddie County, received the Medal of Honor for bravery during wartime and died of health issues ...

This simple dish towel was used as a flag of truce by Confederate troops during Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 9, 1865, and is now on display at the ...