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Tuesday marks the 80th anniversary of the 1943 Detroit race riots. Brawls started on Belle Isle and then spread to downtown. Thirty-four people died; nine were white, and 25 were Black. Seventeen of the Black people killed were by police.

Paula Tutman dives into the history of Juneteenth, and what it could look like in the future.

It’s hard to believe that several years ago most Americans had never heard of its other Independence Day, Juneteenth, which recognizes the end of slavery in the United States.

A Detroit artist unveiled a new mural honoring Juneteenth.

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

The weekend-long event will have children's activities, a parade, games, live music, dancing, laughing and prize giveaways in the South Huron Parking lot to Ferris Street.

Events for weekend of June 16-19.

Father’s Day weekend is upon us, and there’s plenty to do with dad, your husband or the special man in your life.

For its third year, the ceremony will follow the theme of “Facing the Rising Sun.”

The Ann Arbor bakery and baking school has made two different, limited-time cupcakes to celebrate Pride or honor Juneteenth.

Oakland County held its first-ever Juneteenth celebration Wednesday afternoon at the county circuit court building, two years after it became a federal holiday.

Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously to recognize the day as a city-recognized holiday in May 2021.

Emagine Entertainment, Inc. announced the Juneteenth Film Festival to benefit the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) on Monday.

The University of Michigan is holding its third annual Juneteenth symposium.

The Liberty Fest will feature family-friendly activities, carnival rides, games, a marketplace, food, drinks and live entertainment.

Governor Whitmer declared Juneteenth a state holiday last year before it was declared a federal holiday by President Joe Biden. Monday, a special celebration was held at her executive residence.

This Juneteenth, a group of high schoolers is paying homage to a particular part of Metro Detroit’s history.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a special celebration to mark the Juneteenth holiday on Monday in Lansing. It included poetry and performances marking the significance of the day.