Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years ago.

Did you know Tennessee has two holidays celebrating Emancipation from slavery? Juneteenth, the federal holiday, and August 8.

Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former ...

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

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, commemorating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans. As a federal holiday, it prompts questions about ...

Let Marylanders be at the forefront of a growing movement to recognize the end of slavery and work toward a better, more equal future for all.

Columbus Day and Presidents Day are now in the crosshairs as debate erupts over which holidays America should actually ...

Every June 19, the Broadway League has a tremendous program as part of its Black to Broadway initiative called “Broadway ...

Those gathered June 19 for a Juneteenth commemoration in La Grange heard the Rev. Wheeler Parker tell of his cousin Emmett ...

Fairfax City’s Juneteenth celebration, held June 14 in Old Town Square, included food and crafts vendors, children’s ...

While the federal Juneteenth holiday marked its fourth observance as a U.S. federal holiday, people in the Virgin Islands ...

Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former ...