On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which ...

Juneteenth celebrations have been around since the 1800s, but it didn't become a federal holiday until just three years ago.

Historic collaboration brings together Milwaukee's Summerfest and Juneteenth celebrations marks a new era for Milwaukee's ...

Grammy Award-nominated producer and artist Glenn Jones will be the headliner at Erie's Juneteenth Celebration in Perry Square ...

For those of us in North Texas, the Juneteenth holiday’s local roots mean a lot. Fort Worth activist Dr. Opal Lee worked ...

Songs of Liberation” will include traditional Black spirituals civil rights songs and more modern protest songs.

Juneteenth is right around the corner -- and San Diego is chock-full of events and ways to celebrate and honor the holiday.

Juneteenth is a celebration held in June that honors the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday ...

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, kicks off with celebrations this weekend in advance of the holiday on June 19. It ...

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to ...

One group is working to ensure veterans have access to important resources during this years Juneteenth festivities in Milwaukee.

Music, dance and food are just part of the celebrations commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.