Juneteenth, a federal holiday, is Thursday, June 19, and Detroit has plans to celebrate the date marking the emancipation of ...

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, before it became a federal holiday.

Gary Burke looked on proudly in his Civil War-era U.S. Colored Troops uniform as Juneteenth festivities unfolded at the ...

Those who showed up for the 2.5 mile walk representing the 2.5 years it took for news of freedom to reach slaves in Texas, ...

IT’S JUST INCREDIBLE TO WATCH THIS EVENT GROW YEAR AFTER YEAR. AND THIS DAY REALLY IS ABOUT LIBERATION. IT’S KNOWN AS FREEDOM DAY WITHIN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, AND IT’S A DAY THEY’VE BEEN ...

Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and freed the slaves in Texas pursuant to President ...

Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

Georgia’s Juneteenth celebrations  are happening at a fraught time nationally for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...

Exploring the healing power of Juneteenth, a holiday that acknowledges the depth of generational trauma and celebrates Black resilience.

“This is about remembering,” said Selton Williams, president of the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers of Austin. “If you forget ...

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.