It was Wednesday, June 19, when Major General Gordon Granger and his troops rode into Galveston, bringing with them General Order No. 3, a proclamation officially ending slavery in the state of Texas.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black History Month is often represented by the colors red, black, green and yellow, with each one carrying its own significance, ...

"The color red has represented many things, from the life force and the divine to love, lust, and anger. Up through the Middle Ages, red held a place of privilege in the Western world. For many ...

It's red, white and blue—and a proud symbol of African American history. Meet the Juneteenth flag.

Every February, we celebrate the culture and contributions of Black people in America by attending parties and parades, shopping from Black-owned brands, and learning about Black stories through books ...