Juneteenth may mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, but thousands of ...

Thursday marks the fifth year Juneteenth will be recognized as a federal holiday around the country. The holiday recognizes ...

Williamson County announces Juneteenth observance with office closures, while the animal shelter remains open.

The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...

What originally started as a simple way of celebrating the city's rich history has grown into a celebratory affair including ...

A new exhibit at the California Museum in downtown Sacramento captures the images and stories of dozens of former Black ...

On June 19, 2025, the United States will observe Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery. This day of ...

Antioch College will celebrate Juneteenth as well as the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commencement speech.

Entrance fees to all 63 of the nation’s national parks will be waived on Thursday as the National Park Service commemorates ...

As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, a group of residents and shop owners in Anacostia are starting a new ...

The African American Heritage Trail in Kentucky officially opens for Juneteenth, detailing the state's place in Black history ...

Juneteenth is celebrated annually to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. In honor of the upcoming holiday, this week’s special edition of the Brightside, brought to you in part by ...