President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday. “I hope this is the beginning of a change in the way we deal ...

President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday. “I hope this is the beginning of a change in the way we deal ...

For Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, meals are often prepared in the community, bringing family and friends together for reflection, reclamation, and tradition. Whether eaten at a picnic ...

President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday. “I hope this is the beginning of a change in the way we deal ...

In an instant message era, the origins of Juneteenth seem foreign. Enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation ...

Juneteenth, observed annually in the United States on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, signifying the effective end of slavery in the U.S.

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. Though rooted in Texas, the day holds national significance.

Named one of the TIME 100 Must-Read Books of 2021, “Libertie” is a beautiful story set in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn about a young Black woman’s quest to find a place where she can be ...

For Jones, Vallejo Juneteenth is about both bringing the community together in celebration and educating people about the history and importance of the day. “The interesting thing is every year ...