Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

FILE - Julien James carries his son, Maison, 4, holding a Pan-African flag to celebrate during a Juneteenth commemoration at Leimert Park in Los Angeles ...

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived at Galveston Island, Texas, to deliver the news of freedom. While the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed over ...

Rice University hosted a panel discussion June 14 titled “Juneteenth and Justice for All: Black Struggle, the Constitution and Democratic Futures.

A few years ago, I wrote a post for the Port of Seattle Blog titled “Juneteenth and Other Celebrations and Traditions.” Juneteenth is a new holiday for some ...

Did you know Wednesday is a national holiday. Find out what's open, closed this Juneteenth, June 19.

President Joe Biden signed a bill to designate Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, as a federal holiday, and all 50 states and the District of Columbia ...

Parks and Recreation Facilities City of Austin Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Museums and Cultural Centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19.

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19 since 1866, honors African American freedom and achievements while promoting self-development and cultural respect to ...

An online search for Juneteenth products brings up everything from T-shirts to temporary tattoos, flags to jewelry, wreaths to doormats. The dedicated ...

CNN's Victor Blackwell speaks with African American Museum of History and Culture curator Mary Elliot on the history and significance of Juneteenth.

Article by UDaily Staff Video by Sam Kmiec | Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase June 18, 2024. UD celebrates federal holiday commemorating the end of ...

Students often say they're not learning much about slavery beyond the suffering and harsh conditions. But educators can incorporate Juneteenth in ...

Tomorrow, the nation celebrates Juneteenth. It was officially recognized as a national holiday only four years ago, during the racial reckoning after George ...

On that date in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform 250,000 enslaved people across the state that they were free — slavery ...

Today is Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Here's everything you need to know about the ...

For Juneteenth on Morning Edition, professor Nathan Connolly reflects on the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation, and NPR staff voice the document in ...

President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a national holiday June 17, 2021,

Opal Lee, the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, worked hard to see it become a federal holiday. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on why it's a ...

This has been a cherished holiday, celebrated as Freedom Day, for many African American communities as far back as 1886. It wasn't until June 2021 that ...

Reflection and celebration were the key themes of the University of San Diego (USD) third annual Juneteenth in the Ministry Center on Thursday, June 13.

Opal Lee, the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, worked hard to see it become a federal holiday. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on why it's a ...

Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in June 2021, signed into law by President Joe Biden. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger issued General ...

June 19th marks the third consecutive year as a federally recognized United States holiday. Some services and stores may be closed today to commemorate it.

Opal Lee, the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, worked hard to see it become a federal holiday. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on why it's a ...

In 2021, the U.S. declared June 19 a national holiday, Juneteenth, to celebrate and acknowledge that date in 1865 as the official end of slavery. Juneteenth ...

Creators are using the medium of comics to reclaim historical narratives around race and reach readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Juneteenth is Wednesday, June 19, and the holiday commemorates the day enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally freed on June 19, 1865, according to ...

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a profound day in American history that marks the end of slavery in the United States. On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom ...

Organizations and cities across Iowa are celebrating Juneteenth with music festivals, learning opportunities and more.

Panelist Windy Goodloe speaks at the "Black Mexicans - A Juneteenth Celebration" panel at Casa de Las Ofrendas in East Austin on June 11, 2024. Corina Torralba ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many central Ohio stores and restaurants are open with varying hours on Wednesday, while a few businesses are closed for Juneteenth.

Anthony Lewis says Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the progress made in the fight for civil rights while acknowledging the work that remains to achieve ...

Juneteenth celebrates a great American achievement, and a triumph for the nation's Founding principles. Also, the culture war over the holiday is lame, ...

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally/internationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin ...

Juneteenth, observed as a federal holiday on June 19th since 2021, is a day of profound historical and cultural significance for the United States.,

San Francisco, CA — Today, Mayor London N. Breed issued the following statement on Juneteenth: “Juneteenth marks a day not just to commemorate the end of ...

On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Major General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Texas, implementing the Emancipation Proclamation from two years ...

On this Juneteenth ...

Forth Worth activist and grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee led North Texans in a 2.5-mile walk to commemorate the end of slavery in Texas after the Civil ...