Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston,

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining “June” and “nineteenth” — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries.

The 2025 Black Wall Street Block Party is a Juneteenth celebration organized by the Salem-Keizer National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The event celebrates freedom, resilience and Black excellence, according to organizers.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American culture. GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston is marking the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a week of celebrations honoring the legacy of emancipation and African American culture.

Kennett Square heralds itself as the mushroom capital of the world. But what many people don't know is that it was a crucial stop for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad.

Celebrate Juneteenth New York City-style with performances, workshops, discussions, family activities, screenings, and concerts.

The Salisbury-Rowan NAACP is gearing up for a special rendition of its annual Juneteenth Celebration, adding events such as tours of local landmarks and more to the five-day event in honor of its 30th anniversary.

Juneteenth will be recognized in the Friendly City this weekend with a variety of events, from a concert chronicling the history of black music in America to a soul food cook-off. Celebrations for the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States will kick off with a Heritage Port ceremony on

Forest Park, Ohio, is hosting a Juneteenth celebration at the Senior Center Hall, featuring lunch and a documentary screening, to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.

An augmented reality-based website will help visitors peel back the layers of a historic — and nearly forgotten — burial ground in Portsmouth. It's one of several ways the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is commemorating Juneteenth.