America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...

After the cookout and cultural celebrations, Americans must complete the work of Juneteenth to achieve equality for all.

This year will be the first Juneteenth under the second Trump administration, which has banned DEI initiatives including ...

For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are fighting to preserve history.

Federal employees will have a paid day off on June 19, banks and government offices will be closed, and trash collection will be unavailable, but most private businesses will remain open and COTA ...

It is often referred to as “America’s Second Independence Day,” highlighting the distinct path to freedom that Black ...

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of the last slaves in the United States. It was June 19th of 1865 in Texas when the ...

Tennessee has passed laws restricting teaching of diverse concepts but Black historians find ways to continue teaching about ...

On Juneteenth, Raleigh pays tribute to the often-overlooked U.S. Colored Troops who played a pivotal role in the Union's victory during the Civil War and the subsequent abolition of slavery.

Kendrick Lamar, Ledisi and others are creating the soundtrack for this cultural inflection point and for the legacy of ...