Jamal Williams, a former alderman in Plano, Illinois, discusses his city’s annual Juneteenth celebration on “Morning in America.” Williams says divisive issues have made it harder to unify the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Across Portland, residents turned out to commemorate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the ...

Council members made changes that helped avoid most major cuts to parks maintenance while funding Mayor Wilson's ambitious shelter plans.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to ...

Before reading his official mayoral proclamation for the holiday event, Westbrook Mayor David Morse looked out at the crowd of about 200 people gathered for the city's annual Juneteenth celebration at ...

President Lincoln signed an executive order on January 1, 1863, commonly known as the Emancipation Proclamation. Two and a ...

Looking for fun in Portland this week? Don’t miss these can’t-miss events including live music, comedy, art festivals, and summer food deals.

The National Weather Service indicates a 15-25% chance for thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, which could produce ...

House Resolution 3 honors Oregon’s history of Black drag and provides a four-page list of the Black drag performers dating ...

When regular ole’ we isn’t cutting it any, this is what happens. As homelessness and drug addiction run rampant in Portland, local Democrats have been busy patting […] ...