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 ...

Senators discuss Juneteenth's significance and the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America. They emphasize the importance of persistence and grassroots organizing.

Linda Ford Kellogg received a commendation from Gov. Brian Kemp in honor of her “tireless work” with Bartow’s Martin Luther ...

The MLK holiday was half of the nation's double-duty Monday: the inauguration of Donald Trump, who heads back to the White House, ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Events often rely on federal awards and private sponsorships — increasingly hard to earn amid efforts to suppress diversity, ...

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