Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom ...

“You’ve got to know your past so you can move forward in a positive way,” said Jackie Ruffin Pittman, who performed a ...

(KNSI) – Thursday marks Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom in 1865.

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the journey of their enslaved ancestors and the success that followed.

Today at Richmond City Hall, the City of Richmond honored Juneteenth with a ceremony recognizing culture, resilience and ...

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has folks wondering how to celebrate.

The festivities begin Thursday with live entertainment and games at the African American Museum and end Sunday with a concert ...

Several events are being held in the Houston area to commemorate the day slaves in Galveston learned that they had been freed.

It may be a new federally recognized holiday, but the roots of Juneteenth date back to 1865. Here’s how some Arizonans are ...