Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 when then-President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation into law, officially ...

The hard-won freedom of enslaved people and the enduring progress of the African American community will be celebrated across ...

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

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

The national holiday marks the day in 1865 when news of the freedom of enslaved Black people arrived in Texas.

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

Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...

Here are a handful of ways to celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that is  celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate ...

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

Despite the uphill battle to pass federal reparations bills for African Americans, some lawmakers continue to reintroduce the ...

Uncover the role of architecture in commemorating Juneteenth, with museums dedicated to African American stories and cultural ...

There are a number of musical acts and performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, ...