Some big changes are underway for Evanston’s annual Juneteenth celebration, which will take place on Friday, June 19, this year, instead of the Saturday closest to that date. Besides the event’s ...

The holiday we got as a substitute for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.

Juneteenth takes place on June 19 each year. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery after the Civil War.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States. This federal holiday honors freedom and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In June, the United States will celebrate the date aptly described as our country’s second independence day by the National Museum ...

Juneteenth has become much more visible in recent years, but despite what some people think, it’s not a “new” holiday at all. The history of Juneteenth stretches back more than 150 years, and the ...

Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. Check out this list of local events celebrating ...

Free entrance on those dates is for U.S. citizens and residents only, according to the NPS. The waived fees apply only to park entrance, and other fees for timed entry or reservation may still apply.

Beyoncé will perform in Paris on Juneteenth, a date that marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. ParisYoncé plans to distribute Juneteenth flags to concert attendees to wave during Beyoncé's ...

The third annual Juneteenth parade is set for Downtown Peoria on June 13. Here's what to know about the event.

The holiday originated in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, marking the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday by President Biden in 2021. Federal offices, ...