Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of ...

People unfamiliar with the occasion may be asking themselves, is there a "right" way to celebrate Juneteenth? For beginners ...

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years back.

Thursday will mark 160 years since Union forces landed in Galveston with news that enslaved Texans had been emancipated more ...

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a federal and state holiday for some. Are banks, post offices open? Here's what to know about stock market and other closings ...

The African American Advisory Board with the Jacksonville mayor’s office is holding a celebration for Juneteenth on Tuesday.

Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became ...

Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is celebrating Juneteenth with multiple events throughout this month.

“You’ve got to know your past so you can move forward in a positive way,” said Jackie Ruffin Pittman, who performed a ...