“Juneteenth is a reminder that African American history is American history, and we should be teaching it honestly and truthfully,” she said. “Any notion that there is a linear progress ...

Learn about the history of Juneteenth in the video above The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining "June" and "nineteenth" — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries.

Berry, an expert in African American history, said just as educators did with Martin Luther King Jr. Day when it became a federal holiday in 1983, lesson plans can be built around Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is American history There is evidence that awareness of Juneteenth has risen among Americans. A recent YouGov survey found that 90% of Americans have heard of the holiday.

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history. HOW DID JUNETEENTH START? The celebrations began with enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.

Juneteenth history and how it became a federal holiday For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy, in the form of parades, street ...

Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., is celebrated annually June 19. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, enslaved people in Texas weren't freed until ...

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.

Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington, and now Nevada as well. Hundreds of companies give workers the day off.

As the Juneteenth holiday is now recognized by all 50 states and the District of Columbia, teachers across the country — particularly in K-12 public classrooms — are incorporating its history into ...

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.