The name, from the 19th Century, is a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth,” celebrated on June 19. It refers to that day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to ...

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to ...

Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King. Discover how their relationship, rooted in respect and commitment, strengthened ...

Jackson appeared dressed as “Uncle Sam,” wearing a patriotic suit and top hat while providing commentary and guiding the ...

Juneteenth Community Festival in Alliance will include a parade, fireworks, a car show and a free community cookout.

From downtown's Freedom Fest to the Rock Hall's Mx. Juneteenth, multiple venues offer music, food, education and community ...

Springfield, Illinois is hosting a variety of Juneteenth events from June 12-19, including a pageant, panel discussions, and ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special events for Juneteenth will include the display of a signed copy ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special events for Juneteenth will include the display of a signed copy ...

The Board of Governors (BOG) that oversees the University of North Carolina’s sixteen constituent institutions has created a ...

Federal troops in American cities have historical precedent, from President George H.W. Bush's response to Rodney King riots ...