Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States, has been celebrated at the White House each June 19 since it was enshrined into law four years ago. But Thursday, it ...

The White House did not respond to a request from theGrio on whether Trump planned on issuing a proclamation or presidential message for Juneteenth.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said she is "not tracking" the president's signature on a Juneteenth proclamation.

Trump skips Juneteenth events, sparking backlash over cultural insensitivity. Will the White House reconsider?

People march in the Lehigh Valley Juneteenth Parade on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Easton.

The White House said last week that plans for a Juneteenth event or proclamation this year have not been decided. During his first administration, Trump issued statements each June 19, including ...

"The freedom Juneteenth commemorates was never a finish line. It was always a starting point," writes Eric K. Ward.

Donald Trump has no Juneteenth events, while Joe Biden is expected to make an appearance in Galveston, Texas, to take part in a 160th -anniversary service.

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays." ...

Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021, celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom – more than two years after President Abraham ...