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

Juneteenth is widely celebrated as a federal holiday on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the U.S.

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

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) – The rhythmic booming of drums could be heard through Downtown Kalamazoo Saturday afternoon as part of the Juneteenth Celebration drew crowds to Bronson Park.

Luckily, those balloons didn’t blow away with the wind that day. Organizers Bobbi Kovalik and Tammy Mushangazhiki and their ...

Every year, on June 19, Americans celebrate the end of slavery. The day is known as Juneteenth, a blend of the words "June" and "nineteenth." It refers to June 19, 1865 — the day when news of ...

Juneteenth will be marked on Wednesday, June 19, 2025. Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the ...

This year's Juneteenth Redteenth Fest is happening at the Wellington Amphitheater on June 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for more information. This year's Juneteenth Redteenth Fest is ...

Here's a list of the events we know about that are happening across Acadiana to mark Juneteenth 2025. According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Juneteenth is a ...

People participate in a Juneteenth celebration in Fort Greene park. Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring ...