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Juneteenth: The history of a national holiday
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of its history, and how it came to be a national holiday. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing all slaves in the Confederate states — on paper, at least.
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...
The county adopted Juneteenth as its own holiday in 2021, the same year as its designation as a national holiday.
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...
Carmel High School students planned what's believed to be the city's first Juneteenth celebration. The event will take place ...
AAHGSCS Juneteenth Celebration (Noon – 4 p.m.): The African American Historical and Genealogical Society of Colorado Springs ...
While corporations, educational institutions and government agencies are backing away from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Juneteenth celebrations are going on as scheduled. Commemorating ...
At the heart of The University of Texas at Arlington’s campus, Andrew Billings, Kynnedi Hughs and Adrianna Williamson—student ...
For perspective on how to consider Juneteenth this year, I spoke to Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, president of the Association ...
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