Hundreds of people gathered outside of West Charlotte High School to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday afternoon. But Juneteenth was not the only event they were highlighting. The “Ode to West Fest” ...

The music celebration honors Juneteenth through Harlem's own place in Black history. The Big Band Jubilee in Harlem celebrates Juneteenth through the neighborhood’s enduring jazz music legacy. The ...

The area’s first heat wave of the summer wasn’t enough to keep people from celebrating, parading, playing and marching in Evanston’s Juneteenth celebration. The parade took off Saturday morning at ...

Mattel is introducing a new Barbie doll that honors pioneering activist Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother" of the Juneteenth movement.

As our community prepares to commemorate Juneteenth, events surrounding education, art, advocacy, and economic awareness are planned. On Friday, join us for a virtual town hall entitled, "Racial ...

Columbia will host a Jan. 27 workshop to help residents apply for Juneteenth 2026 grant funding. Applications open Jan. 28.

A holiday that is spreading across the U.S. and beyond, Juneteenth is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It was originally celebrated on ...

Barbie said its Inspiring Women collection honors extraordinary women from all fields who inspire future generations.

TULSA, Okla. — It’s a celebration of freedom, resilience, and unity. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free, more than ...

Often called "America's second Independence Day" or "Black Independence Day," Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is celebrated annually every June 19 and is the first ...