Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s. Why It ...

Despite the recent popularity surrounding Juneteenth, many people may be unaware of when it is, its history or how to celebrate. Here's everything to know about Juneteenth 2025.

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 ...

Despite the recent popularity surrounding Juneteenth, many people may be unaware of when it is, its history or how to celebrate. Here's everything to know about Juneteenth 2025.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983 and is at least the 11th federal holiday recognized by the US federal government.

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