Leon County and the city of Tallahassee announced service changes and closings, but also events, for May 20 in observation of Florida's Emancipation Day. This year marks the fifth time since Leon ...

Celebrating the freedom of enslaved Africans in Florida highlighted a Florida Emancipation Day event at a Black museum in southeast Gainesville. Billed as the “Florida Emancipation Celebration” that ...

“All are Welcome,” read a bright red and white sign under the words “Freedom Fest.” As attendees were ushered into Bo Diddley Plaza Saturday afternoon, they were met with live music, food and ...

Gainesville, Florida will host a month-long "Journey to Juneteenth" celebration, starting May 20th. The opening ceremony at City Hall will commemorate Florida's Emancipation Day on May 20, 1865.

On a sunny Tuesday in May in downtown Tallahassee, flags flapped in the breeze as a uniformed color guard solemnly marched toward the steps of the Knott House. On the porch, a reading of the ...

This video is no longer available. Thousands turned out on Sunday to partake in D.C.’s parade commemorating Emancipation Day, the day in 1862 that 3,000 enslaved people in the District were given ...

Gainesville celebrated Florida Emancipation Day with a "Freedom Walk" and event at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center. Mayor Harvey Ward emphasized the importance of teaching Black history, ...