Juneteenth, June 19, is a federal holiday since the 117th U.S. Congress and President Biden made it official. It celebrates ...

How Geography and Politics Obstructed the Celebration of Juneteenth. After Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order on May 24, 2024 and West Virginia Governor signed similar ...

As Juneteenth is celebrated today and West Virginia Day tomorrow, commemorating the state’s founding in 1863, it would be ...

Juneteenth, a more recent federal holiday, is dedicated to celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. Events take place across the country on June 19 to commemorate the day in … ...

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee Day” or “Freedom Day” and gathered in homes, parks and ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. The commemoration traditionally takes place on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Major Gen.

When was the first Juneteenth celebration? The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee Day” or “Freedom Day” and ...

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops ...

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