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 observed annually on June 19 and is a commemoration of the events that took place 160 years ago in Galveston.
Today marks Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It honors the moment — on June 19, 1865 — that Union General Gordon Granger arrived in ...
The next federal holiday is almost here. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, combining the words "June" and "nineteenth." The holiday seeks to symbolize freedom, ...
Juneteenth, a federal holiday now in its fifth year, is fast approaching. Here’s a look at the history of the holiday and ...
Juneteenth is observed annually on June 19. Here's what to know about Juneteeth and how the holiday came to be.
This year marks the sixth anniversary of the U.S. honoring Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and 161 years since the day chattel slavery was considered to have ended in this country. “People just think ...
America's newest federal holiday is right around the corner. Juneteenth National Independence Day — also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day or Black Independence Day — is an important ...
The third annual Juneteenth Family Reunion in Phoenix was expected to host thousands of people with food, vendors, music, art and games.
Is Juneteenth still a federal holiday in 2026? After changes tied to President Donald Trump, here’s what it means in Georgia.
The African American Men of Unity group hosted its annual Juneteenth celebration at Martin Luther King Park in Aurora on ...