Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, although it is not universally observed. Oklahoma County observes it, despite a rage-enducing error.

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 ...

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 ...

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 will be marked on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Unlike other federal holidays, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving, which are observed on a specific day of the week, Juneteenth ...

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, the newest federal holiday and technically Juneteenth National Independence Day, strikes us as a fine idea that all Americans can and should get behind.

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 ...

Juneteenth is a sacred day for Black Americans, an occasion to honor the end of slavery and recognize the progress made. But as we celebrate how far we’ve come, we must confront how far we still ...

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.