In the four years since Juneteenth became a national holiday, Galveston has embraced its complicated past in a way it never had before. Signs welcoming motorists to the "Birthplac

Hampton Roads hosts vibrant events to commemorate Juneteenth, offering free access to cultural celebrations, educational panels, and music across multiple cities.

Even though Juneteenth may not be celebrated as widely this year, it's encouraging to see that Houston, which plays  an important role in the history of this holiday, still holds it in

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.

It commemorates the announcement of emancipation to enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865.

The Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated amongst Black communities for over one-and-a-half centuries. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that the end of slavery was announced in Galveston,

The city held its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 14, at Rainbow Lagoon Park, with Lalah Hathaway, a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, headlining a day filled with music, dance, food and cultural installations.

Juneteenth turns 160 years old. Officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021—becoming America’s 11th national

Among the happenings at Green Bay's sixth annual Juneteenth celebration: a marriage proposal, a new hula hoop champion, and candy throwing.