It was no accident that Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. That act shifted the meaning of ...

(NEXSTAR) – Black History Month is celebrated every February, the shortest and one of the coldest months of the year. At first glance it may not seem like a very festive choice, but there’s a ...

On Jan. 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, granting freedom to all enslaved persons ...

Neil Diamond had something sweet up his sleeve for Hugh Jackman! In celebration of Jackman’s new film Song Sung Blue, in which he stars as one half of a Neil Diamond tribute band, the “Sweet Caroline” ...

Black History Alliance and New Life United Methodist Church will host a Day of Remembrance commemorating the day the Emancipation Proclamation which freed enslaved Africans the United States of in ...

After two terms in office, the Dallas County Sheriff is making a major announcement about his future. After 34-years on the job, Auburn’s Chief of Police Cedric Anderson will retire at the end of ...

In Milledgeville, over 100 gathered to mark the Emancipation Proclamation's anniversary, reflecting on its enduring impact and the ongoing journey toward equality.

Just over 160 years ago on Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in an attempt to save the Union.

On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the legendary Emancipation Proclamation—one of the most significant documents in human history and a grand edict that paved the way to the ...

The Trump administration’s expanded travel ban went into effect Thursday, banning visas that allowed adoption from 39 countries. Under the proclamation signed by President Donald Trump on December 16, ...

For many, New Year’s Eve is a night of sparkling lights and resolutions. But for the Black community, the ticking clock has a deeper echo. To understand why we gather in churches on Dec. 31, we must ...