This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

Cherita Parrish, owner of Decor by Cherita P, stands in her booth at the Juneteenth Community BBQ at the DuSable Black History Museum, at 740 E. 56th Pl., on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

“Black history is American history,” he added. Trump did not acknowledge the holiday, but he did make a post on Truth Social complaining that the U.S. has “too many non-working holidays.” ...

As thousands of Black community members and allies across Southern California honor Juneteenth, many say this year’s celebration has taken a different tone — one of resilience. Juneteenth ...

“I would reframe that and challenge my non-Black folks who want to lean into Juneteenth and celebrate,” Brown said. “It absolutely is your history. It absolutely is a part of your experience ...

WorldBeat Cultural Center's Juneteenth celebration features the unveiling of a community quilt and honors the artistry, history and deeper meaning behind African American quilting traditions.

Babis and his wife made a pit stop in Little Rock, as they put a pause on their 500-mile road trip to visit Central High School. They were looking to learn some Black history on Juneteenth.

WILLIAMSBURG — Two important sites in Williamsburg’s Black history took the spotlight on Thursday as the region observed the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. Dozens ...

Happy Juneteenth! In a world where racism, the erasure of Black history and even attacks from the federal government try to take us out, Black people do as we always do: survive and thrive.

DOVER - When Ray and Odessa Lane first moved to Dover in September 1967, they were only one of very few Black families in all of Morris County.