Along with Memorial Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth became one of three federal holidays with explicit roots ...

Juneteenth – which was recognised as a federal holiday in 2021 – now more widely represents the emancipation of enslaved ...

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in ...

Counting down the days until your next long weekend? You’re not alone. Whether you’re planning your next getaway, can’t remember what national holiday is next or need to know when an important ...

Bernice King, King's daughter, said anti-woke rhetoric is being used to divide and distract people from real issues of injustice The MLK holiday was half of the nation's double-duty Monday ...

Thursday, June 19th, is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the day when the last enslaved Americans were finally freed ...

15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school.

The Walk to the River was first initiated by Mayor Van Johnson in 2024 to commemorate the holiday, and this year turnout for ...

Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as organizers cite safety problems and mounting resistance to diversity, equity and ...

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom ...

Juneteenth, recognized on June 19, is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.

Dozens of people gathered June 14 in Tuscaloosa for a celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. A parade, organized by the ...