Four years ago, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday and the community is gearing up for a series of events and celebrations to commemorate it. June 19, shortened to Juneteenth, is the day ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Hamilton County is celebrating and remembering Juneteenth with its annual Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at the Hamilton County Courthouse. The federal holiday of Juneteenth ...
Jun. 11—Alabama will celebrate Juneteenth for the first time as an official state holiday with several local events planned starting this weekend. Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law May 8 to make ...
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is held on June 19, a date where Americans celebrate and reflect on the history, journey and culture of Black Americans. Here's what to know ...
Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in United States history. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Black Independence Day, ...
Waynesboro Public Library will host a screening and discussion of the Juneteenth documentary "Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom" on June 13. The event will feature a discussion led by former Waynesboro ...
DALLAS — The Grandmother of Juneteenth is sharing the love this year: the annual Opal's Walk for Freedom stepped off for the first time in Dallas. Big crowds, a festive atmosphere and infectious ...
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Another Juneteenth festival is coming to Pensacola as Attorney Troy Rafferty and Adoration for a New Beginning Church prepare to present the Annual Juneteenth Unity Fest: A ...
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — Juneteenth will be a holiday for City of Lockport employees beginning in 2025, according to the minutes from the Lockport Common Council meeting on June 26. It was just last ...
The National Park Service will end free entry on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth starting in 2026, while adding ...
National Parks Service removes free admission on MLK Day and Juneteenth in 2026 while adding President Trump's birthday.
The Fremont NAACP Unit 3217B will celebrate Juneteenth with several events starting Wednesday. The main celebration will be June 22 from noon to 4 p.m. in Birchard Park. The Juneteenth event will ...