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

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

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

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

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 2nd annual “Black Dollar Days” ...

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

It's a win-win, and it's why everything on iStock is only available royalty-free — including all Balloon images and footage. What kinds of royalty-free files are available on iStock? How can you use ...

Mark your calendars for a special celebration of freedom and heritage as Bloomington gears up to host its Juneteenth event. On June 21, from 12 to 5:30 p.m., Valley View Middle School Field will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the slaves were freed per the Emancipation Proclamation ...