Presidents Day, a federal holiday honoring U.S. presidents, is Feb. 17. What to know about the day, and presidents Washington and Lincoln.

When President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, he called it “the central act of my administration, and the great event of the 19th century.” Yet critics ...

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver agrees with Missouri senior GOP senator that members of Congress and immediate family should not ...

The National Archives will display both the original Emancipation Proclamation and General Order No. 3 from June 18 to 20. The museum will also host its Juneteenth Celebration with Playback ...

From Canada and the United Kingdom to Costa Rica and Australia, Black people's impact extends far beyond US borders. Here's ...

New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black ...

Learn about the origins of Black History Month and find out how to celebrate in Chicago with museums, events, businesses, and ...

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

Washington, D.C. is gearing up to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, marking a historic ...

CHILLICOTHE — The Ross County NAACP will celebrate Jubilee Day on Jan ... Jubilee Day marks the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. Rev.