It took a while. But the most recent federal holiday to be added to the calendar, it turns out, is the most American holiday ...

Dozens gathered at Historic Huguenot Street in the village on Thursday for a series of events commemorating Juneteenth. The federal holiday honors the end of slavery in the United States, specifically ...

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

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal ...

As Juneteenth is being celebrated throughout the nation, many people may not know the true meaning of this pivotal day in ...

Galveston launches Juneteenth by, reenacting General Order No. 3, the order that let slaves aware of their freedom.

Thursday marks four years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but for many Americans, the meaning behind the day is still unclear.

Juneteenth, a federal holiday, is Thursday, June 19, and Detroit has plans to celebrate the date marking the emancipation of ...

Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...

The Franklin County native was born into slavery and rose to become a prominent figure for African American education.

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