A variety of events are planned across Washington for Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the ...

The delayed freedom of Texas slaves reveals much about the fragile nature of legal authority when confronted by entrenched ...

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of ...

Carmel High School students planned what's believed to be the city's first Juneteenth celebration. The event will take place ...

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

The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.

Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and ...

The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining “June” and “nineteenth” — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries.

Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...

Juneteenth is known as a celebration commemorating the end of slavery, but there's more to the history behind one of the newest federal holidays.

Jazmyne Owens explores the history of Juneteenth and what it means for education and the holiday's future in the face of ...