For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered ...

For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...

From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...

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

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

June 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived […] The post ...

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

This Thursday, June 19, the birthplace of Juneteenth comes alive with The Official Juneteenth Return—a free public ...

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.