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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.
Americans are celebrating the Juneteenth holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. Dr. Karida ...
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It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell ...
Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union ...
Since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, its recognition has continued to grow in Michigan and nationally too. The ...
Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That’s ...
Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration includes a parade and festival on June 19, marking the historical end of slavery with ...
The Facets of Freedom Juneteenth Festival in Orlando's Loch Haven Park offers performances, activities, and a market ...
What happens to a holiday when its most beloved champion cannot join the celebration? On Thursday, hundreds still showed up ...
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