Juneteenth is a U.S. holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is celebrated on June 19th, marking the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Members of the Royal Court of National Miss Juneteenth Georgia Padgent pose for photographs on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the Juneteenth People's Parade on ...

Middletown hosted its second Juneteenth parade on Wednesday, drawing hundreds of people sporting Juneteenth-themed T-shirts on one of the hottest days of the year. Families cheered on local dance ...

June 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States holiday. Also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day ...

Since then, June 19 — or Juneteenth, for short — has commemorated the end of slavery in the U.S. and freedom for citizens of all races. Juneteenth celebrates a second Independence Day in the U.S., ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Juneteenth is right around the corner, and we've got the hook-up on celebrations. Here's everything you need to know about celebrating Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year.

As Juneteenth approaches, Jackson is ready to party — especially at The Two Mississippi Museums, where admission will be free for the whole day. For Jackson, which is more than 82% Black ...

Juneteenth — the federal holiday codified in 2021 that commemorates the day that the last African American slaves were told they had been freed — falls on Wednesday, June 19, but not every ...

Three years after it was made a federal holiday, Juneteenth 2024 marks a day of celebration as well as education. The federal holiday known as “Second Independence Day,” marks the day the last ...

IT’S FREE, BUT YOU DO NEED TO GET A TICKET TO ATTEND. IT WILL BE AT THE SAN JOAQUIN JUNETEENTH FOUNDATION’S WEBSITE. THAT’S WHERE YOU CAN GET THE TICKET. IT’LL INCLUDE HEALTH, EDUCATION ...

Juneteenth is not just a moment frozen in history. It is a vibrant, living celebration that resonates with the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality. Juneteenth is a vibrant, living ...

As Juneteenth becomes more widely recognized, many people are realizing it's more than just a midweek break from work. Known by many names, including Black Independence Day, Freedom Day and its ...