Here is what to know about Juneteenth and recent claims about it.

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 2026 falls on a Friday and is the next three-day weekend of the summer for federal employees. Here's what to know about the holiday.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Thursday marks four years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but for many Americans, the meaning behind the day is still unclear. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, ...

Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ninety-four-year-old activist and retired educator Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, speaks with U.S. President ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Students in Cedar Rapids are using their summer break to learn about the significance of Juneteenth as part of the Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success. Specifically ...

Juneteenth takes place annually on June 19 and marks the true end of slavery in the United States. The holiday was already recognized in 48 states and Tuesday night, the U.S. Senate voted to make the ...

The 55th annual Juneteenth celebration began early this year when Tucsonans gathered at the Kino Sports Complex on the 14th for a festival. Live performances mixed with vendors, food trucks and a ...

Each year on June 19th, the United States pauses to commemorate Juneteenth, the date in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, more than two ...

After falling to Wartburg on Friday night, Coe took down the Knights 9-6 on Saturday afternoon, forcing a winner-take-all conference championship game on Sunday.