News

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered ...
Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.
While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for ...
Juneteenth 2025 is this week. Here's what to know about the federal holiday, why it's celebrated and its origins.
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...
However, this year, amid a different national political climate, the organization will not be hosting any Juneteenth events.
In Juneteenth’s fifth year as a federal holiday, commemorations of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States continue to evolve in the Baltimore area and beyond.
KXAN's Avery Travis and Will DuPree sit down with Donovan Spann, a lead guide with Black Austin Tours. He highlights events ...