Charles Burrell, an American classical and jazz bass player known as being the first African American to be a member of a ...

Four Milwaukee students were crowned winners in this year's Juneteenth pageant.

Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...

Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee, recovering from a recent hospitalization, will not participate in her annual Walk for ...

On June 19, 2025, the United States will observe Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery. This day of ...

Entrance fees to all 63 of the nation’s national parks will be waived on Thursday as the National Park Service commemorates ...

The City of Joplin will close its offices and services on Thursday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday ...

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom ...

Call your bank directly or check their website to confirm their Juneteenth hours, as some smaller community banks or credit ...

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dedication to service, 2.2 million total meals were donated in January 2025 and ...

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved ...