Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions ...

Juneteenth has become one of the most important and symbolic celebrations in African American history in the United States.

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how ...

Several communities in the region have Juneteenth events, and at the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, organizers say there is an ...

Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July." ...

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

Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's why it's celebrated.

Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...

What does it truly mean to be free The answer to this question resonates deeply within the story of Juneteenth, a day that ...

The metro area is holding events to commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth. One major celebration happening Thursday, is ...

Opal Lee was awarded the Medal of Freedom, recognizing her pivotal role in establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday in ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...