Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday in 2021, and is often celebrated with family gatherings, religious services ...

Juneteenth has long been recognized and celebrated, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. But it didn't become a ...

Several Juneteenth activities will be held in Hampton Roads in the days leading up to and shortly after the holiday.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...

While there aren't as many holidays as there were in April or May, people can look forward to the official start to summer ...

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — two years after the ...

Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19 is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Though celebrated for hundreds of years in parts of the U.S., Juneteenth's history and significance have only recently gained ...

Juneteenth is one important federal occasion this June 19. Here's all about its significance along with some warm messages ...

Wilmington's Juneteenth Committee concentrates on activity throughout the month of June, but they are actively engaged ...

Lafayette to host a number of celebrations and ceremonies related to Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery ...

In essence, Juneteenth is a second Independence Day. After 2½ bloody years of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebellious states.