The observance of Juneteenth, on the other hand, celebrates the freedom of each and every individual ... It reinforces the idea that racial justice is integral to the maintenance of our democracy.

Juneteenth is Sunday. What's the significance behind the federal holiday? “I had an idea ... describe freedom colonies throughout the southern United States, the BCAACC board is working ...

As quoted in Litwack’s book, former slave Susan Merritt recalled, ” ‘You could see lots of niggers hangin’ to trees in Sabine bottom right after freedom ... that idea of the [Juneteenth ...

Now Juneteenth—the holiday commemorating ... enslavers through passive and active resistance, and to plant the idea that freedom was a right, not a privilege to be granted.

Empower You Edutainment seeks actors for its new musical, “Freedom: A Juneteenth Story,” to be performed 7 p.m. June 20 at ...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park will kick off their 11th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 12. The celebration will begin on June 12 with local ...

Always held on June 19, Juneteenth will land on a Monday in 2023. The name combines "June" and "nineteenth." It is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence ...