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

Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the United States, is now a federal holiday. Celebrated unofficially for over 150 ...

Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S., will be celebrated June 19, 2025. Here's what to know.

Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in U.S. history commemorating the end of slave. Here's when and why ...

Stacker examined historical documentation to explore Juneteenth's history and significance and to confute the most egregious ...

Juneteenth, a federal holiday ... message that we are one America that values freedom for all, and that while much progress has been made since 1865, racial disparities still plague us today ...

The holiday, which was designated a federal holiday in 2021 and has been recognized within Black and African-American communities for far longer than that, has gained broader recognition in recent ...

June 19, 1865. A day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. A day that would come to symbolize freedom and hope for countless African Americans. "I think - lately, Juneteenth ...

Last week at a Juneteenth ... 1865, after Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, “The enslaved people of Texas learned they were free.” On that day, she said, “they claimed their freedom.” ...

Emancipation Day. Freedom Day. Jubilee Day. Juneteenth is known by many names. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger delivered General Order No. 3 to the enslaved people and residents of ...

On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans ... The holiday is also called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.” Early celebrations involved prayer ...