Juneteenth's origins and this year's celebrations The holiday to mark the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued on June 19, 1865, as Union troops arrived in Galveston at the end ...

Recording artist Dr. ValLimar Jansen wears an American flag-patterned scarf as she uses storytelling to talk about freedom ...

A caregiving panel, the country’s oldest pottery, Juneteenth and upcoming events this weekend. Examine the needs of caregivers with a panel of local leaders. The Charles H. Wright Museum’s VP ...

The red, white, and blue Juneteenth flag was raised under a cloudless sky Thursday outside the historic Dillaway-Thomas House in Roxbury, launching a day of music, marching, and reflection on the ...

You can hear it in the very name — Juneteenth! — and while the holiday always should most belong to the descendants of American slaves, it is good for the country for that joy to be shared ...

Those programs include looks into the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment, learning about famous abolitionists, including "The Four Harriets of History," and a Juneteenth crafts activity.

Eloise Upp, 8, of Canton, waves the Juneteenth flag she just made as a craft at the William McKinley Presidential Libary & Museum’s Juneteenth children's story time.

Recognizing Juneteenth, defending its place in our national consciousness, is not just about honoring the past. It is about being fully aware of what we are up against and choosing the kind of future ...

Today, the NAACP posted on X (Twitter) that Juneteenth is “a legacy of resilience and resistance and a reminder of the ongoing fight to build a future rooted in equity and justice.” ...

Juneteenth Crafts When: All day June 16-21 Where: St. Louis Public Library Central Branch, 1301 Olive St. How much: Free More info: slpl.bibliocommons.com ...

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of slaves in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. It is a common misconception that all slaves were freed through the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Join Juneteenth celebrations across Washington with events in Tacoma, Olympia, Bellingham, and more that honor Black history, culture, and freedom in America.