In 2021, then-president Joe Biden signed a bill that made Juneteenth an official federal holiday. This historic legislation marked a significant milestone in recognizing and commemorating the emancipa ...

Juneteenth, a more recent federal holiday, is dedicated to celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. A culmination of events take place across the country on June 19 to ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. The commemoration ...

Juneteenth Celebration (East Palo Alto): June 21, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Bell Street Park. The City of East Palo Alto and Live ...

Thursday, June 19, 2025, marks the annual federal holiday of Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the ...

A West Virginia county sought clarification regarding state law after a spokesperson for Gov. Patrick Morrisey said ...

Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on Juneteenth. Walmart and Target will be open during normal hours. A wide range of grocers will also be open, including wholesale retailer Costco, ...

Juneteenth falls on Thursday this week. The June 19 holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Texas to spread the news of the end of slavery in the United States. The ...

Attorneys general are suing to challenge Trump’s order halting leasing and permitting for wind energy projects.

The main threats for any storms that develop Wednesday will be hail and damaging winds, according to the NWS. Most likely ...

The Juneteenth Celebration Committee, in partnership with the Gloucester and Mathews branches of the NAACP, and The Gloucester Institute, invite the community to join ...