Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...

Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is not a state holiday in Florida. Here's what to ...

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the journey of their enslaved ancestors and the success that followed.

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved ...

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial ...

The only known original copy of General Order No. 3, an 1865 decree that alerted enslaved people in Galveston of their ...

The day's celebrations include historical commemorations, poetry, music, dancing and performances, and other ...

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two ...

For descendants of people who were enslaved by tribal nations, Juneteenth is both a celebration of freedom for people of ...

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday.