Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

Juneteenth 2025 is this week. Here's what to know about the federal holiday, why it's celebrated and its origins.

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 ...

This drone show was organized at Port St Lucie, Florida, to honor Black History during the Juneteenth celebration. People ...

In the face of federal funding cuts, a scaled-back celebration still brought San Diegans together to celebrate Juneteenth, honoring the day with music, history and community. The annual, free event, ...

Every June 19, the Broadway League has a tremendous program as part of its Black to Broadway initiative called “Broadway ...

The Midwest Underground Railroad Network and Chicago Association of African American Storytellers are presenting freedom ...

Salt Lake Community College hosted its fourth annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Music Festival on June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 1865 Society of Pender County held its annual Juneteenth festival on Saturday. It’s the third ...

The Scholars organized a family-oriented event, "Keeping History Alive," that celebrated African heritage, history and ...