When Rasool Berry grew up hearing about Juneteenth, he heard the same false story most Americans do: That the holiday The post Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom Tells the True Story of a Misunderstood ...

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 ...

Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington, and now Nevada as well. Hundreds of companies give workers the day off.

Lee, now 98, became known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” for her famous trek from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to ultimately deliver 1.5 million signatures to Congress ...

This #Juneteenth, join News4JAX for a powerful journey from the past to the present. We’ll uncover Florida’s road to emancipation, the church’s pivotal role in the fight for freedom, and ...

"So Juneteenth is a testament to the fact that Black Americans are part of the American story, and this is our contribution to the American fabric and the quilt we make as a community." ...