Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

June 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived […] The post ...

Americans observe Juneteenth every June 19, commemorating the day Union soldiers marched into Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, and enforced the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after ...

"My heart aches for what I know the enslaved people had to deal with. They sacrificed so much," said state Sen. John Lovick.

Let Marylanders be at the forefront of a growing movement to recognize the end of slavery and work toward a better, more ...

Do you need to put your trash out? Are banks closed? What to know about Juneteenth closings and openings today.

The red, black, and green African Liberation Flag, also known as the Pan-African flag, has historically been displayed at ...

Artists and writers from around the world have conveyed black people’s struggles, triumphs and contributions to American ...

The holiday, which falls on June 19, commemorates the historic day when more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas, finally gained their freedom on June 19, 1865—two and a half years ...

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

Millions of Americans will get Thursday off work for Juneteenth. Millions don't deserve it, especially Florida lawmakers and ...