Juneteenth
US Sen. Ron Johnson: Liberals feel America isn't good enough

By Todd Richmond Jun. 26, 2021 08:10 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Saturday that America is making progress on racism but liberals feel it's not good enough and they want to...

Editorial Roundup: Texas

By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
San Antonio Express-News. June 17, 2021. Editorial: Revel in joy, remember pain of Juneteenth The theme of Juneteenth...

A man takes a photo of waves crashing into what once was a dock for a ferry that transported people from Bay St. Louis to Pass Christian, Miss., as a tropical system moves toward the Mississippi Coast on Friday, June 18, 2021. Forecasters predict a tropical system will bring heavy rain, storm surge and coastal flooding to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The poorly organized disturbance was located Friday morning about 255 miles south of Morgan City, Louisiana. (Justin Mitchell/The Sun Herald via AP)
Tropical weather lashes Gulf Coast with brisk winds, rain

By Kevin Mcgill And Jeff Martin Jun. 18, 2021 01:28 PM EDT

Hawaii becomes 49th state to recognize Juneteenth

By Audrey Mcavoy Jun. 16, 2021 08:36 PM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii on Wednesday became the 49th state to officially recognize Juneteenth when the governor signed legislation designating June 19 as a day...

Editorial Roundup: Kentucky

By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2021 01:53 PM EDT
Frankort State Journal. June 11, 2021. Editorial: Juneteenth should be a national holiday Although President Abraham...

Lack of permits cancels large Juneteenth celebration

Jun. 13, 2021 12:10 PM EDT
ALTAMONT, N.Y. (AP) — A large-scale Juneteenth celebration near Albany scheduled for next weekend has been canceled over a lack of permits. ...

Philadelphia's July 4 to feature concert in different venue

Jun. 02, 2021 02:03 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia's annual celebration of the nation's birthday returns this summer with the traditional July 4 free concert in a different...

Taylor Swift appears at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2019, left, and Beyonce appears at the world premiere of "The Lion King" in Los Angeles on July 9, 2019. Swift could become the first woman to win the show’s top prize, album of the year, three times. Her first surprise album of 2020, the folky, alternative adventure “folklore,” is competing for the top honor. While Beyonce has never won album of the year, she is the most nominated act. With 24 previous wins and nine nominations this year, she could surpass Alison Krauss’ 27 wins and become the most decorated woman in Grammys history. (AP Photo)
Ladies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win big

By Mesfin Fekadu Mar. 15, 2021 01:30 AM EDT

A woman holds up a sign during q protest, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland. Racism would be declared a public health crisis in Ohio and the day celebrating the official end of slavery would become a paid state holiday under racial justice measures reintroduced Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, after unsuccessful efforts to pass them during the last legislative session. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Lawmakers revive bills to fight racism, honor Juneteenth

By Farnoush Amiri Feb. 23, 2021 04:13 PM EST

This image released by A24 shows poster art for the film "First Cow." Kelly Reichardt's film led all films in nominations for the 30th annual Gotham Awards with four nods, including best film, best screenplay, best actor for John Magaro and breakthrough actor for Orion Lee. (A24 via AP)
Chadwick Boseman, 'First Cow' among Gotham Award nominees

By Jake Coyle Nov. 12, 2020 10:18 AM EST

Black Lives Matter renews looks at Richmond’s Black culture

By Cierra Parks Of Capital News Service Oct. 09, 2020 05:30 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Black Lives Matter movement has helped renew interest in Richmond’s African American culture and history, according to community...

President Donald Trump smiles after a Latinos for Trump event at Trump National Doral Miami resort, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
As campaign heats up, Trump woos Latino, Black voters

By Jill Colvin Sep. 25, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

FILE- In this June 19, 2020 file photo, protesters chant as they march after a Juneteenth rally at the Brooklyn Museum, Friday, June 19, 2020, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. On Thursday, July 23, 2020, New York State passed a bill to designate June 19 as Juneteenth to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
NY passes Juneteenth holiday, automatic voter registration

By Marina Villeneuve Jul. 23, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: US

By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2020 04:23 PM EDT
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ June 23 The Washington Post on...

PM Prep-Segue

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
DIRECTOR JOEL SCHUMACHER DEAD AT 80 NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Shumacher, who shepherded the so-called“Brat Pack” to the big screen in “St. Elmo...

Police tape is seen near the scene of a shooting early Monday, June 22, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina, that resulted in two deaths and several more people wounded or injured. Police say a shooting in North Carolina's largest city has left two people dead and multiple others wounded, while several others were hit by vehicles at the scene. (AP Photo/Sarah Blake Morgan)
3 dead, 6 wounded in shooting at North Carolina block party

By Sarah Blake Morgan And Sophia Tulp Jun. 22, 2020 01:30 PM EDT

Update on the latest sports

Jun. 20, 2020 12:49 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS AP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worry UNDATED (AP) — Every team in Major...

Pause for the cause...Clemson infections...Webb Simpson leads

Jun. 19, 2020 07:41 PM EDT
UNDATED (AP) — The NBA gave its employees paid time off on Juneteenth for the first time and Commissioner Adam Silver urged league personnel to take the day...

People march in the street to mark Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2020, in St. Louis. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure all enslaved people be freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Juneteenth march begins where slave case was heard

By Jim Salter Jun. 19, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Union workers and other supporters march Friday, June 19, 2020, near the Port of Seattle as part of a coordinated eight-hour work stoppage at more than two dozen West Coast Ports that was organized by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Workers took part in rallies honoring Juneteenth and to protest against police violence and racism. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Multiple Juneteenth celebrations happening in Seattle

Jun. 19, 2020 04:34 PM EDT