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Explainer: What is Juneteenth and when did it become a US federal holiday?
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden.
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers:
Juneteenth celebrations happening in Adelanto and Barstow
Juneteenth is the nation’s latest federal holiday, which commemorates the end of Black slavery in the United States. A Juneteenth Jubilee is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. on June 18, at Barstow Community College’s Viking Lounge,
7 red drink recipes to celebrate Juneteenth
Mark Juneteenth with one of these red drink recipes, including sorrel, strawberry-jalapeno margaritas and a watermelon refresher.
The Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover is another way to celebrate the holiday. Here's what to expect
The Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover returns for its fourth year with new parties and after-hours events, starting June 20. Here's what you need to know about the celebrations. How it started Juneteenth,
Companies cut back on Juneteenth celebrations
Juneteenth celebrations are expected to be scaled back this year. There are funding shortfalls as companies reconsider their support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The holiday marks the end of slavery in Texas.
Juneteenth is this week. What to know about the federal holiday. What does the flag mean?
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery. See what President Trump said about it and what the holiday's flag means.
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Round Rock prepares for Juneteenth celebration 1 year after deadly shooting
It has been nearly one year since the deadly shooting at Round Rock's Juneteenth celebration RRPD have arrested seven people ...
In Oklahoma, Juneteenth highlights tribal slavery descendants’ fight for recognition and citizenship
Juneteenth may mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, but thousands of ...
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Jacksonville mayor’s office to celebrate Juneteenth
The African American Advisory Board with the Jacksonville mayor’s office is holding a celebration for Juneteenth on Tuesday.
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Plan your visit: the Brooklyns join forces for Juneteenth celebration
The cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center have partnered up to celebrate Juneteenth – honoring the day that news of the ...
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Juneteenth events in Helena (2025)
Alive at Five, the City of Helena, the Montana Historical Society, The Myrna Loy, and the Holter Museum of Art have partnered ...
Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support
In Denver, for example, more than a dozen companies backed out of supporting the Juneteenth Music Festival, which is one of ...
Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery
All federal agencies, except for some state governments, stores, and companies, will be closed June 19 to observe a fairly ...
Juneteenth: The history of a national holiday
In honor of Juneteenth, which is June 19, 2025, here is a story originally published by the Gadsden Times on June 15, 2022, on the history of the holiday. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally ...