Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in the United States were ...

June 19, 1865 is not the official day ... A key part of understanding “what is Juneteenth Day?”, is understanding what the emancipation proclamation is. The Emancipation Proclamation was ...

Juneteenth (also referred to as “Freedom Day”) celebrations vary by community. In Seattle, there are a number of ways to ...

Celebrate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum's three-day event. Explore the legacy ...

The Emancipation Proclamation, written in 1863 ... and the overlooked parts of American history! Juneteenth has been celebrated since 1865 and should continue to be a celebration, not just locally ...

This year, 2025, commemorates the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, a defining moment in American history and a representation ...

This is history because by doing this it also preserves history as it is,” said state Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison.

Juneteenth is known by many names. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen ... two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863 and declared the end of slavery ...

Juneteenth Houston, formerly known as The Juneteenth Houston Citywide Committee, announced its 160th commemorative series of ...

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in the U.S. were informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation ...

Denver’s annual two-day Juneteenth Music Festival will be scaled back to a single day this year because of declining ...