Juneteenth, US Holiday
Digest more
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,
Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history under the rug?
The city's oldest Juneteenth celebrations began 20 years ago, and events will reflect part of Lexington's 250-year heritage.
Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's open or closed on Juneteenth. Like with most federal holidays,
For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers about Juneteenth and several Juneteenth events in Atlanta.
Explore more
The only known original copy of General Order No. 3, an 1865 decree that alerted enslaved people in Galveston of their freedom, will be on display
Descendants of Timbuctoo, a historic community in Burlington County, say Westampton Township has fallen behind in maintaining the history.
1h
LoveBScott on MSNYour Juneteenth Shopping List: 5 Black & Queer-Owned Businesses to LoveAs Juneteenth rolls around, now’s the moment to celebrate freedom by uplifting Black queer entrepreneurs. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to finally enforce the Emancipation Proclamation — two and a half years after Lincoln signed it.