President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday this week, following decades of advocacy efforts to officially recognize the annual commemoration of emancipation in America. But while many advocates ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

As events around Chicago's Southeast Side and south suburbs mark Juneteenth this weekend, Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones says the discussion about slavery and racism must continue. Juneteenth — ...

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 ...

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 ...

President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday this week, following decades of advocacy efforts to officially recognize the annual commemoration of emancipation in America. But while many advocates ...