Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years. Latest U.S.

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 ...

Over the decades, Juneteenth has also been called Freedom Day, ... Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America.

Juneteenth, a more recent federal holiday, is dedicated to celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. Events take place across the country on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 ...

In 2021, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday by signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. It's celebrated annually on June 19th. Some people also call Juneteenth ...

The bill was signed by President Joe Biden on June 17, 2021, which officially made the day a federal holiday. Here's what you need to know about Juneteenth. An African American holiday: Predating ...

Since the Civil Rights Movement, however, Juneteenth has been generally recognized as the nation’s second independence day. It became an official federal holiday in 2021 and an official state ...

It was officially recognized a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's what to know about the holiday and what day it occurs. When is Juneteenth?

In 2021, June 19 became a federal holiday. Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth to mark when enslaved people of African descent in Texas learned of their freedom after the Civil War, the last ...