Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered ...

For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...

Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal ...

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

June 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived […] The post ...

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

Google marked Juneteenth Thursday with a Google Doodle crafted to represent both African American heritage and culture, and ...

It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell ...

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

From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...

This year marks the fourth year that New Jersey will celebrate Juneteenth as an official state holiday. However, while ...