Juneteenth is a federal holiday annually recognized on June 19, commemorating the day of emancipation for enslaved people.

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

The first Juneteenth celebration was held in Galveston the very next year, in 1866. Early celebrations were smaller, subdued ...

Juneteenth – short for June Nineteenth – recognizes the day in 1865 when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas ...

Foot Soldiers Park will be hosting its fourth annual Juneteenth Festival on Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the future home of ...

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday.

A federal and Massachusetts state holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The holiday is celebrated ...

Outdoor activities in some parts of the country might require a plan to shelter from lightning and/or take heat precautions.

The federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, which this year is Thursday. Here’s the holiday plan for offices in ...

From the Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival to late-night museum hours for Solstice Saturday, here's what to do ...

Juneteenth is just around the corner! Here are a few events happening in Philadelphia this week to celebrate this historic ...

As more and more people celebrate the holiday, some Black Americans are beginning to personalize the traditional menu.