Juneteenth has become much more visible in recent years, but despite what some people think, it’s not a “new” holiday at all. The history of Juneteenth stretches back more than 150 years, and the ...

Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth for more than a century, but it's only been a federal holiday for a few years. Here's what to know.

Juneteenth began in Texas, but Ohio generals played a key role in the early efforts to support freed citizens.

The U.S. Colored Troops were among the first to arrive in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation—yet their story has long been overlooked.

Combining history and memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed’s “On Juneteenth” offers a moving history of African American life and culture through the prism of Juneteenth. The award-winning Harvard historian ...

June 19 marks the day in 1865 that Union troops landed in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery. Former President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. But only 31 states ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MARK FELIX/Getty Images The American flag is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world, but it's far from the only flag ...

Juneteenth, one of the newest federal holidays in the United States, commemorates the end of slavery and serves as a day to reflect on freedom, equality, and the contributions of African Americans to ...

In historical context, Juneteenth is also a reminder that progress is not irreversible.

As we celebrate history, freedom and resilience this Juneteenth, many communities across the Piedmont Triad are gearing up for events. Cheryl Harry is a Winston-Salem native who has dedicated her ...

CU Boulder will close on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day. Rather than hosting campus events, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to join community ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MARK FELIX/Getty Images Juneteenth has become much more visible in recent years, but despite what some people think, it's not a ...