Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, although it is not universally observed. Oklahoma County observes it, ...

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has ...

June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 2021 when then-President Joe Biden signed the ...

Recognizing Juneteenth, defending its place in our national consciousness, is not just about honoring the past. It is about being fully aware of what we are up against and choosing the kind of future ...

Juneteenth Day—which commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union Army Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and told enslaved people of their emancipation—is the oldest regular ...

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans' true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed for large, raucous reunions among formerly ...

Group chair expressed confusion over why Human Rights and Equity Commission wasn’t involved in discussion around Facebook ...

Tulsa police arrest third suspect, Tyri Rodgers, in connection to Juneteenth shooting. The investigation continues as more ...

That’s why Juneteenth in the Region is more than just a celebration. In Gary, the three-day Midtown Fest will kick off Juneteenth with a Car Take Over Parade & Car Show at 3 p.m.

Liberation Station, the first Black-owned children’s bookstore in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, will be returning to a ...