Juneteenth The First Emancipation Proclamation goes public WASHINGTON (WHTM) — In September 1862, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Then in January of 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Wait, …
Vice president marks Juneteenth with surprise visit … WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday surprised a group of kids at the National Museum of African American History and Culture to mark Juneteenth. …
Juneteenth celebrations held in York YORK, Pa. (WHTM) -- Sunday, June 19 is Juneteenth. 157 years ago, enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their Emancipation. There have been celebrations all around …
Harrisburg preparing for first Juneteenth celebration HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Harrisburg is getting ready for a Juneteenth celebration -- the …
Juneteeth celebration kicks off in Harrisburg HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A weeklong celebration of black culture, history, and community to celebrate Juneteenth kicked off on the Capitol Steps in Harrisburg on Sunday. The …