Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ...

Where July 4th celebrates the day America claimed independence from British rule, Juneteenth commemorates June 19th marks the ...

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...

The holiday is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. President Joe Biden recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021 when he signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, speaks with President Joe Biden after he signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, was on Thursday, but you can still catch events planned throughout the weekend in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Today, Juneteenth National Independence Day inspires celebrations across the country. Cities host parades, heritage festivals and public panels that spotlight Black history and culture.

Juneteenth is observed federally and at the city level, but not at the state level. Here's a look at what businesses will be ...

Trust fund invests more than $193,000 for admission-free, public musical performances celebrating Juneteenth National ...

The governor announced state employees will be excused from work on Thursday, July 3, in addition to Independence Day, which ...

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.