June 19 is a federally recognized holiday, and an official holiday in Washington state. State and federal offices will be closed.

My heart aches for what I know the enslaved people had to deal with. They sacrificed so much,” said state Sen. John Lovick.

Miracle Jones owns Miraculous Braidz & Beauty in downtown Bellingham and Miraculous Events. She created Bellingham’s largest ...

City officials and members of Bellingham’s Black community raised the Juneteenth flag in a ceremony outside City Hall on June 16, 2025. Also called Freedom Day, Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when ...

A crowd of about 50 people, including Bellingham residents, city officials and community leaders, gathered outside City Hall ...

FIFA's newly expanded Club World Cup kicks off in Miami on June 14, featuring some of soccer's biggest stars like Lionel ...

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is held on June 19, a date where Americans celebrate and reflect on the history, journey and culture of Black Americans. Here's what to ...

This year, Bellingham is gearing up for an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 21, from 2–6 p.m. at Maritime Heritage Park, and the entire community is invited to take part in ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. The commemoration traditionally takes place on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Major Gen.

Arizonans don't have to wait too long after Memorial Day for the next federal holiday. Juneteenth may be the newest federal holiday, but the celebration has deep historical roots. The day has been ...

Languages: English. You can get in touch with Khaleda by emailing [email protected] Several cities across the U.S. have canceled Juneteenth celebrations this year, citing a range of concerns ...

This week, the Defense Intelligence Agency ordered a pause on activities related to several observances, including Black History Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and Juneteenth. Dr. Opal Lee ...