When Rasool Berry grew up hearing about Juneteenth, he heard the same false story most Americans do: That the holiday celebrated the date, June 19, 1865, when Galveston, Texas, finally received word ...

As the nation pauses to honor Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation ...

More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake. Thursday’s weather for the walk, which began shortly after 5 p.m., was mostly ...

Dancing and music filled King Drive at Milwaukee's 54th annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19. The day featured a vibrant parade, live music, dance performances, art, food, vendors and activities ...

(KRON) — Juneteenth became an official federal holiday starting in 2021 under former President Joe Biden to recognize the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. On June 19, 1865, Union General ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- As the country celebrates Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., we asked prominent activists and allies from across the country what Black ...

Marqueta Collins with Believe In Your Body Movement Boutique was selling T-shirts at the Juneteenth Cookout, hosted by the Kansas City Defender and Decarcerate KC. At the Juneteenth Cookout, families, ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The spirit of Juneteenth filled the sanctuary at Pierce Chapel Global Methodist Church, where community members gathered Wednesday morning to honor the history, culture, and ...

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

The activist doll was designed by Carlyle Nuera ...

WILLIAMSBURG — The pre-summer heat couldn’t beat a joyful gathering of the Williamsburg community at the fifth annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration on Thursday. Hundreds of people gathered in City ...