This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

Before Juneteenth (June 19) became a national holiday in 2021 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, it was ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist ...

Juneteenth Celebration (East Palo Alto): June 21, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Bell Street Park. The City of East Palo Alto and Live ...

Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...

The free event features live music, drag performances and community advocacy at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's outdoor ...

Organizations across the region are hosting events to celebrate the Juneteenth federal holiday. On June 19, 1865, Union ...

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Jackson County is preparing to celebrate Juneteenth with several community events in 2025. June 19, ...

AMC theaters is offering a ticket deal to celebrate Juneteenth. The deal allows guests to see "Sinners" or a special early ...

Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...

The first Juneteenth was held in Galveston the next year. Celebrations were low-key affairs, often kept to church gatherings ...