Culture

Missouri’s ‘proclamation of freedom’ ended slavery months before Texas’ Juneteenth

America’s newest federal holiday has been celebrated as the end of slavery in Texas for more than 160 years, but months before Juneteenth, Missouri was the first… Read More

Government

Watch: Oregon Legislature hosts drag show for Juneteenth 

The Oregon House hosted a drag show to celebrate a resolution honoring black drag history, featuring two male dancers who gyrated and danced before lawmakers. “Yes this is… Read More

DEI, Kansas City

Toyota branch in Kansas City serves only watermelon for Juneteenth celebration, angering employees

A Toyota distribution center in Kansas City angered employees Monday by serving only watermelon at a company Juneteenth celebration. Two workers spoke to FOX4 News about the incident,… Read More