Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery on June 19, 1865 – the day when all African Americans were freed from slavery. This city-wide, family-friendly ...

The 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Cornerstone Awards took place Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Harry A. Roberts Plaza in Allentown. Cecile L. Harvey, left to right, Camilla L. Green ...

The last of the enslaved people were finally freed, inspiring joy, relief and a celebration of freedom that's since become known as Juneteenth — a blend of the words “June” and “nineteenth.” ...

Juneteenth is an annual celebration that commemorates June 19, 1865, the day many enslaved people in Texas learned they had been freed. This year, Juneteenth falls on Wednesday, June 19.

Journalist Chris Lovingood shared a photo of the store's "Celebration Edition Juneteenth Ice Cream," which appeared to have a trademark logo by the word Juneteeth. Americans are preparing to ...

Three years after it was made a federal holiday, Juneteenth 2024 marks a day of celebration as well as education. The federal holiday known as “Second Independence Day,” marks the day the last ...

Two progressive U.S. cities in red states found a new way around state laws banning Pride and Juneteenth flags from being flown on government property. The cities simply incorporated the flags’ ...

June 19, 1866, was the first celebration of Juneteenth by newly freed Black men and women, one year after the announcement, Most states have officially recognized and commemorate Juneteenth ...

This month-long celebration of Black music and its impact on American music and music worldwide takes place every June. Juneteenth commemorates the day when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in ...

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - The annual Juneteenth celebration in Thomasville not only honors the enslaved people who came before us and their freedom, but focuses on unlocking the shackles that bind ...

Smith, 57, was among the more than 200 people marching in the village’s first-ever parade celebrating Juneteenth ... Saturday’s celebration began with a prayer service at Clinton Memorial ...