Juneteenth has become much more visible in recent years, but despite what some people think, it’s not a “new” holiday at all. The history of Juneteenth stretches back more than 150 years, and the ...

Juneteenth, which is short for "June Nineteenth", celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day," honors the day in 1865 ...

Juneteenth Oregon is a locally-based nonprofit working to preserve and amplify the history of Juneteenth, a day representing freedom and independence for Black Americans and a state holiday! Every ...

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 ...

But legal experts say: chill. Trump cannot singlehandedly erase Juneteenth with a Sharpie and a bad mood. According to Jeremy Paul, a law professor at Northeastern University, the president does *not* ...

Ready for Freedom Day? 30 Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 originally appeared on Parade. Juneteenth is right around the corner! Also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day," this holiday ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 17: An attendee adjusts his Juneteenth-themed hat during a neighborhood Juneteenth festival on June 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. Two years ago, President Joe Biden signed ...

Events to mark Juneteenth will be held across the Inland Empire in the coming days. The federal holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of ...

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, marking a moment of liberation and reflection on a complex and often ...