Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden,

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday.

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed f

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the last enslaved Black Americans that they were freed.

Juneteenth has arrived, with Americans now celebrating its fifth year as a federally recognized holiday. Given its relatively new status as a federal holiday, you may be wondering whether your local stores are operating as normal.

Each year on June 19th, the United States pauses to commemorate Juneteenth, the date in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.