Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in United States history. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, ...

On May 20, 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all enslaved people, ...

As we celebrate Juneteenth, it is important to examine the historical context surrounding the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in Texas. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Major ...

SAN DIEGO — Juneteenth, a holiday that was mostly celebrated by Black families in the South, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, which came two years after the ...

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 ...

Gainesville launches Journey to Juneteenth with a flag ceremony, honoring Florida’s May 20, 1865, emancipation and promoting ...

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 ...

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, commemorates the delayed arrival of the Emancipation Proclamation news in Texas in 1865. While the proclamation marked a crucial step, it didn't fully ...

A list of Juneteenth events happening in Raleigh and Dix Park.

HAMPTON, Va. — Cities across Hampton Roads are preparing for a vibrant lineup of events to commemorate Juneteenth, the federal holiday that marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African ...

Kuumba Kiongozi Black Legacy, Arts & Culture, a new nonprofit organization, will be hosting its first event, Strawberries and ...