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Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
Though the Trump administration has been removing content on African American history from federal websites, Juneteenth ...
Claims that no progress on racial equity has been made in the eight decades since Opal Lee graduated from I.M. Terrell are ...
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
US General Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, delivering the long-awaited news of emancipation to enslaved Americans — an ...
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...