White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said she wouldn’t “engage in hypotheticals” when asked two major questions on ...

The event commemorating Juneteenth will be held at the Reedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas.

Donald Trump intends to make the world—especially besieged Iranian civilians—wait a little longer to learn if he plans to ...

June 19th marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and became a federal holiday in 2021 under President Biden. But ...

The struggle for freedom isn't over. That was the primary message delivered during the city's annual Juneteenth ceremony. The event had a new venue Thursday, June 19 at the YWCA Central Massachusetts ...

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...

Former President Joe Biden is expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration at the historic African Methodist Episcopal ...

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

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The federal holiday marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.

The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee Day” or “Freedom Day” and gathered in homes, parks and communities to ...

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday to mark the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of ...