Juneteenth is a US public holiday that commemorates the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, marking the effective end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is observed annually ...

WJBF – As Juneteenth is being celebrated throughout the nation, many people may not know the true meaning of this pivotal day in America’s history. On January 1st, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln ...

Stacker explored the history and significance of Juneteenth by examining historical documentation, the lasting importance of this historic day, and by confuting the most egregious misinformation about ...

As calls for racial justice and police reform continue, communities throughout the U.S. are gearing up to celebrate Juneteenth this Friday. With what's going on in America, the 155th anniversary of ...

I’m a professor at the University of Michigan, and while psychology is my discipline, I’ve had a longtime affiliation with Black Studies. I talk to – and teach – my children about Black history. Both ...

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on 19 June, marks a pivotal moment in American history, which is the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States. While President Abraham ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) visited Caraday of Corpus Christi to speak with residents about the significance of Juneteenth. This marks ...

Saturday afternoon in Aurora, the African American Men of Unity hosted its 24th annual Juneteenth celebration, a community-wide, four-hour party at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 51 N. Farnsworth ...

Atlanta History Center celebrated Juneteenth with a focus on Black craftsmanship, featuring artisan demos, art vendors, and Black-owned food trucks The 13th annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music ...

Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day ...