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Juneteenth: The history of a national holiday
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of its history, and how it came to be a national holiday. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing all slaves in the Confederate states — on paper, at least.
Uncover the role of architecture in commemorating Juneteenth, with museums dedicated to African American stories and cultural ...
Carmel High School students planned what's believed to be the city's first Juneteenth celebration. The event will take place ...
This year marks the fourth year that New Jersey will celebrate Juneteenth as an official state holiday. However, while Juneteenth technically combines the words June and nineteenth, the state of New ...
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Juneteenth celebration comes to StauntonJuneteenth celebration is returning to Staunton this weekend. Juneteenth itself is June 19 every year, but the celebrations have taken place on the weekends before and after the federal holiday. The ...
"We need to be steadfast in ensuring that our history is not erased, our contributions are not minimized and that our voices ...
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
Georgia’s Juneteenth celebrations are happening at a fraught time nationally for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...
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