Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth for more than a century, but it's only been a federal holiday for a few years. Here's what to know.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrating when the last enslaved peoples learned they were free. When did it officially become a federal holiday?

Juneteenth is Friday and for more than half of the country, state workers will have the day off. Celebrated on June 19, ...

From traditional foods and local festivals to books and museum exhibits, here is how communities are celebrating Juneteenth.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Here is the history behind it.

Known as America's Second Independence Day, Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021. Here's what's open and closed.

Juneteenth is the most recent added to the list of federal holidays, and it is celebrating its fifth anniversary as a federal holiday this year.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simone E. Morris reports on inclusive leadership for the workplace. Jun 19, 2025, 12:44pm EDT Juneteenth falls on June 19 and has ...

A Wayne County general delivered the news that changed 250,000 lives in 1865, and Syracuse helped keep the celebration alive through generations of struggle.

Juneteenth celebrations are underway across the U.S. and Los Angeles is no exception, with plenty of festivals and parties to ...

We’ve got a busy weekend of celebrations in Rochester! Not only is the Rochester Jazz Festival starting up, but there are also Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebrations ...

More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake. Thursday’s weather for the walk, which began shortly after 5 p.m., was mostly ...