The events of Juneteenth occurred on June 19, 1865, in Texas. Arizona wasn't even a state. But we have long observed the day.

Oni Press has just released a graphic biography on the origin story of Juneteenth, as told through the life of the woman most responsible for making it a national reality. First Freedom: The Story of ...

And pro-minority and women‑owned business organization Millennium Group said Juneteenth is often called “America’s second ...

It was not until June 19, 1865, that word of the amendment reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, marking the origin of ...

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, Hampton, Virginia, is reminding America that the story of freedom didn’t just ...

Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of ...

The Juneteenth Celebration on June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hartnell College is free and open to the public.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Here is the history behind it.

WASHINGTON — President Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal holiday. He even claimed once to have made it “famous.” But on this year’s ...

Bringing Juneteenth and Fourth of July together helps us develop rituals honest about our country’s failings and hopeful ...

Here's what you need to know about U.S.'s newest federal holiday.