SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane NAACP Branch is hosting a Juneteenth event that will feature a former Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks. The NAACP Spokane Branch is inviting everyone to join ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - Juneteenth is recognized every year on June 19, as a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. The name "Juneteenth" is derived from the ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Some Spokane City facilities are closing in observance of Juneteenth on Monday, June 20. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Grant Park in Spokane was filled with energy and purpose as families reunited and people learned about Juneteenth for the first time. The celebration focused on progress and ensuring ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Juneteenth celebrates the anniversary of the day 160 years ago when previously enslaved people in Texas were told that they were finally free. Today, events all over Spokane celebrate ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — On Monday, June 19, there will be multiple City buildings closed to observe Juneteenth. City Hall will be closed on Monday, along with Spokane Municipal Court and Community Justice ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 17: An attendee adjusts his Juneteenth-themed hat during a neighborhood Juneteenth festival on June 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. Two years ago, President Joe Biden signed ...

If you haven’t had a chance to attend any Expo ’74 50th anniversary celebrations yet, fret not, for there are many more to come! Since early May, Spokane organizations have been partnering with the ...

From left, Paul Watkins, Garret Daggett, Reginald Perkins and Rev. Benjamin Watson, seated, form the men's section of an impromptu choir to sing a popular worship song "Hallelujah, Salvation and Glory ...

Though Juneteenth only has been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021 , Spokane’s Black organizations are gearing up for their 11th annual Juneteenth celebrations. The holiday originated in Texas ...