Mavis Staples continues to inspire with her music and legacy. The legendary singer is back on the road, celebrating her 86th birthday.

Plus, “Conversations With Miranda” opens at Players Club in July; bird is the word at Newlin Grist Mill and John Heinz ...

Plattsburgh residents Don and Vivian Papson work to go the distance for freedom. In recognition of their contributions, they were the recipients of the Colors of Freedom Community Award presented by ...

A mentoring program for Black girls and young women takes participants on a 14-day tour to learn about Black history, the ...

The previously hidden Underground Railroad history of a 200-year-old house in Chestertown, Maryland, has been revealed by ...

America's River Roots is expected to draw people for parties, and a new app can teach them something while they're here.

A Chester County-based organization promoting racial healing through storytelling is working with Longwood Gardens, Lincoln ...

Juneteenth Jubilee took place at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and included music, events, vendors and ...

What happens to a holiday when its most beloved champion cannot join the celebration? On Thursday, hundreds still showed up ...

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...

In honor of Juneteenth, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is providing free admission as part of its annual ...

Juneteenth is celebrated annually to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. In honor of the upcoming holiday, this week’s special edition of the Brightside, brought to you in part by ...