Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered ...

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...

For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

The hard-won freedom of enslaved people and the enduring progress of the African American community will be celebrated across ...

Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July." ...

A concert from the Galveston Symphony Orchestra marked 160 years since enslaved people in Texas were officially freed – a day ...

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...

From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...

"It's more important than ever to gather publicly and tell our stories and lift up the Black voices through art and joy,” ...

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

Indianapolis celebrates Juneteenth while honoring local Black history and navigating political tensions around diversity.