For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

The federal holiday marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.

Juneteenth is an act of resistance, a reflection of our progress and failures. It's about truth, freedom, and fighting for what's just.

Americans observe June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people. Here’s what to know about how Juneteenth is observed across the U.S.

Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States on 19 June 1865, was declared a federal holiday in 2021 ...

"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: What does it mean to be a Black Christian during Juneteenth in Trump's ...

We feature a special broadcast marking the Juneteenth federal holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the ...

Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the Civil War was over, ...

The holiday, which falls on June 19, commemorates the historic day when more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas, finally gained their freedom on June 19, 1865—two and a half years ...

Juneteenth is a sacred celebration of the end of slavery. But true economic justice is the unfinished business of civil ...

Juneteenth became a time for both reflection and celebration, blending solemn remembrance with joyous expressions of culture and resilience. Activities often include community gatherings, historical ...