Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States by commemorating June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the ...

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

From weathered cabins to restored historic two-story homes, a Juneteenth tour of 1800s-era houses traces Black Houstonians’ ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, whose congregants first gathered ...

Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president. He even claimed once to have made it “very famous.” ...

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

Juneteenth has long been celebrated by the African American community. The holiday dates back to June 19, 1865, marking the day the last remaining enslaved people in Texas found out they were free.

A local organization is highlighting the importance of blood donations in the Tennessee Valley, particularly from the Black ...

A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth commemorates when Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, ...

June 19 is a day set aside to honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is celebrated in the community with a ...