Today marks a special milestone for Rooted in Progress! One year ago, we launched this podcast in response to the incredible support for our 2024 Black History Month special of the same name.

Stock market holidays can catch anyone off guard—especially when they land midweek. If you're wondering about the status of ...

Juneteenth brings closures to banks and federal offices, but retailers like Walmart stay open. Plan your day with our guide ...

Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would pay for targeting a civilian area of southern Israel on Thursday, with a missile hitting a hospital in Beersheba. No serious injuries were ...

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the last enslaved Black ...

Juneteenth just became a federal holiday in 2021—and while it took a little while, it’s also now an official holiday in all ...

Government and state offices will be closed, as will the U.S. Post Office. That means there will be no mail delivery on ...

Lyn Dockter-Pinnick, chair of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Board, said Juneteenth is more important than ever as ...

Those states with no official provision for Juneteenth include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, ...

Other weekend highlights include the Scandinavian Festival, FM Kicks Band, Juneteenth celebrations, comedian Theo Von and the musical "Newsies." ...

Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

This year will be the first Juneteenth under the second Trump administration, which has banned DEI initiatives including Black history content.