It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and ...

States that do not recognize Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday include Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, ...

The official Juneteenth holiday is Thursday, but in Olean Juneteenth will be celebrated  with two events — the 6th Annual ...

Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking ...

The first Juneteenth was held in Galveston the next year. Celebrations were low-key affairs, often kept to church gatherings and community events. Despite gaining their freedom, the lot of Black ...

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...

Community leaders say the city’s Juneteenth celebration isn’t just about good food, great music and having fun, though there’ll be plenty of that. What they really want festival-goers to think about ...

Several events through the weekend are planned to celebrate the holiday Thursday. We look back at its history here.

Residents from across the Tri-State Area will be joining with those from across the country during the next several days to commemorate Juneteenth. There will be fun activities and games for children, ...

A West Virginia county sought clarification regarding state law after a spokesperson for Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Juneteenth would not be considered a state paid holiday for public workers. In an ...