Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a day dedicated to commemorating the liberation of enslaved Black people from slavery in the United States. On January 1, 1863, President ...

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.The ...

Jun. 20—BEMIDJI — A multi-year collaboration between local nonprofits Project for Change and Peacemaker Resources has resulted in the continued observation of the Juneteenth holiday, with this year's ...

While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, people who were enslaved in Confederate states could not exercise their freedoms, according to the National Museum ...

For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities. It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — ...

Barbie is honoring civil rights activist Dr. Opal Lee, widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth, with her own doll, per PEOPLE. Lee, 99, is best known for leading the decades-long effort to make ...

The Jaguars are giving employees off Friday to commemorate Juneteenth, but that’s not all the team is doing. The Jaguars are encouraging employees to use the day as more than a paid holiday. “The ...

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. Celebrations include educational events, festivals, and reflections on Black history and culture. Resources like ...

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — The Indiana Black Expo hosted its Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair Saturday afternoon. The event commemorated African American freedom and emphasized education ...

In celebration of Juneteenth - also known as "Freedom Day" - the Florida Panthers would like to encourage fans throughout South Florida to take time out of their day to learn about African American ...

It’s that time of year already, food and retail partners are encouraged to submit applications for the 2026 Juneteenth ...

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the liberation of enslaved Black people from the violence of slavery. It is a celebration of freedom and serves as a stark reminder of both the ...