On this day in history, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. On Jan. 1, 1863, Lincoln declared ...

The nation’s longest-running parade made a return in honor of the Emancipation Proclamation, which was declared Jan. 1, 1863 ...

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2025. There are 364 days left in the year. This is New Year’s Day.

Author John J. Hanrahan will give a talk Monday at the Hampton History Museum highlighting African American history through ...

Emancipation Proclamation Celebration in Gary — a constant to usher in the new year — also ushered in a new era for the ...

The Interfaith Clergy Council of Gary & Vicinity sponsored the 64th annual service, recalling President Abraham Lincoln’s ...

An Emancipation Day Parade will be held in Charleston on Wednesday to commemorate the decree issued by President Abraham ...

Starting each new year is probably my most favorite time of the year. It is the point where we as individuals, organizations ...

Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation. Attempting to stitch together a nation mired in a bloody civil war, ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Next week marks 162 years since Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, ...