The Eagle asked leaders in the local African-American community about the meaning of Juneteenth: "I believe that the 19th of June should be celebrated by all ethnicities. You have other groups of ...

Today, is Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery - the greatest triumph of freedom in American history. In this post, I compile some links to my writings relevant to ...

In Juneteenth’s fifth year as a federal holiday, commemorations of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States continue to evolve in the Baltimore area and beyond. Also called “America’s ...

Here are the winning essays from the 2025 Dr. Eugene and Dr. Maxine Hankins Cain Lansing Juneteenth Essay Competition and Scholarship Program. First- and second-place winner received cash scholarships ...