Five years ago, the nation recognized the first Juneteenth. It marks the day in 1965 when Union soldiers went to Galveston, ...

The Juneteenth holiday commemorates the day when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced that over 250,000 remaining enslaved people in Texas were ...

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

But the most recent federal holiday to be added to the calendar, it turns out, is the most American holiday yet. That holiday ...

Exploring the healing power of Juneteenth, a holiday that acknowledges the depth of generational trauma and celebrates Black resilience.

Juneteenth became an official federal holiday starting in 2021 under former President Joe Biden to recognize the freedom of ...

Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

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

Barry McNealy, a historian with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, joined the CBS 42 Morning News to discuss the importance of Juneteenth.

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

Opal Lee was 89 when she began her campaign to make the day a federal holiday. At 98. she's still an inspiration ...

Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions ...