juneteenth

‘There’s so much beauty in being Black from Scranton’: Meet the historian who’s now an advocate for her community

BY: - July 5, 2020

Local resident Glynis Johns didn't know what to expect when she started researching the history of Black Scranton. What she found was a treasure trove.

What is Juneteenth? The origin of the holiday and why so many companies are now recognizing it

BY: - June 19, 2020

Pennsylvania and 46 other states recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, but efforts to make it a national holiday have stalled in Congress.