Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of ...

The delayed freedom of Texas slaves reveals much about the fragile nature of legal authority when confronted by entrenched ...

Carmel High School students planned what's believed to be the city's first Juneteenth celebration. The event will take place ...

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

A variety of events are planned across Washington for Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the ...

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is ...

Jazmyne Owens explores the history of Juneteenth and what it means for education and the holiday's future in the face of ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...

Juneteenth, celebrated annually in the United States on June 19, commemorates the liberation of enslaved Black people.

Juneteenth 2025 is this week. Here's what to know about the federal holiday, why it's celebrated and its origins.

America’s newest national holiday today also rises as America’s most misunderstood federal holiday. Part of that misunderstanding may come from its novelty to the masses. After all, Juneteenth has ...