Second, the monuments and memorials – though certainly moving, appropriate, and important in that they keep us forever connected to our past while helping us progress into the future – primarily give ...

A painting by Ismani Sun, a San Antonio artist, will be on prominent display at the African American Civil War Memorial Museum when it opens at its new location in Washington D.C.

The African American Civil War Museum in D.C. marked Juneteenth with a celebration to honor the estimated 6,000 Black soldiers who went to Galveston, Texas, 160 years ago.

On Juneteenth, Raleigh pays tribute to the often-overlooked U.S. Colored Troops who played a pivotal role in the Union's victory during the Civil War and the subsequent abolition of slavery.

The African American Civil War Memorial on U Street NW across from 1925 Vermont Avenue NW in Washington, DC. PHOTO: National Park Service Juneteenth, the June 19th federal holiday that commemorates ...