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Juneteenth celebration brought hundreds of visitors to Bernice Allridge Park on Saturday to celebrate freedom.
Many Americans celebrate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed.
Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in U.S. history commemorating the end of slave. Here's how to celebrate in Delaware.
From wellness retreats to lectures and film screenings, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.
Fireworks and other activities abound as Knox, Ashland, and Richland counties celebrate Independence Day 2025.
Juneteenth 2025 is this week. Here's what to know about the federal holiday, why it's celebrated and its origins.
Don't feel like waiting for the 4th of July to see fireworks? You can catch light shows weeks before the holiday, and after, ...
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts welcomed thousands of attendees Sunday for its 12th annual Future Stages Festival ...
HISTORIC TRIANGLE — On June 17, 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act creating ...
Here’s a look at the history of the conflict. In August 1947, Britain granted India its independence after a century of direct colonial rule, preceded by another century of control under the ...
First lady Liza Araneta Marcos will spearhead an exhibit, dubbed “Likha 4,” that will showcase the Philippines’ best handmade crafts and textiles as part of this year’s Independence Day ...
Are there any federal holidays in June? Yes! Juneteenth National Independence Day is on Thursday, June 19, this year and is considered a federal holiday. In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays ...