Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth for more than a century, but it's only been a federal holiday for a few years. Here's what to know.

National Miss Juneteenth Aaliyah Albert-Oliver is celebrating her Sweet 16 by giving back to her community.

Juneteenth, also called Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, is the observance of June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. This now ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Does that mean stores are closed? See details for major retailers like Aldi, Costco, Kroger and Walmart.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Formula 1 racing event leaves neighbors wondering how crowds will affect the roads June 19, also called Juneteenth National ...

We stood on sacred and stained ground, and we sang. We cannot control what was done to us, or for us. We control only what we ...

The free Tulsa celebration will feature a school supply giveaway, entertainment and resources for foster families and youth.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — From block parties to barbecues, several events are taking place across the DMV to honor African American culture and celebrate Juneteenth. The roots of the federal holiday ...

, brought long-overdue news to Galveston, Texas: Slavery had ended. Though President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863, it took two more years and the arrival of Union troops for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Betty Sawyer, center, greets community advocates during Millcreek's Juneteenth Eve celebration on June 18, 2026. (Alixel ...

Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration is just days away. Nicole Goins, co-chair of the Milwaukee Juneteenth Jubilee Parade, told the Journal Sentinel that organizing the June 19 para ...