PHILADELPHIA -- The Juneteenth holiday recognizes the first day of freedom for enslaved Africans in Texas and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States as a whole. The Emancipation ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — June 19, 1865 –the day all people in the United States were officially granted freedom. All across the country, Americans are celebrating this historic milestone with parades, art ...

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. It’s been a federal holiday only ...

The nation's youngest federal holiday will take place this week, giving many Americans the day off in remembrance of the abolishment of slavery. As a federal holiday, many businesses and services, ...

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On June 19, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day when the last remaining enslaved Black people in the United States were finally told they were free. But while Juneteenth ...

MADISON (WLUK) -- For the sixth year in a row, the Juneteenth Flag will fly over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Gov. Evers proclaimed June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin.

America's newest federal holiday is right around the corner. Juneteenth is an important day that celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. Considered the longest-running African American ...

HONOLULU - Hawaii was poised to become the 49th state to recognize Juneteenth after the House and Senate on Tuesday passed legislation designating June 19 as a day to commemorate the end of slavery in ...

While typical Juneteenth fare is heavy on flavor, it also boasts a rich history that helps tell the story of Emancipation Day. Here's what you should know about food and drink on Juneteenth. A ...

Trust fund invests more than $193,000 for admission-free, public musical performances celebrating Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday occurring annually on June 19 to commemorate ...