Millions of Americans celebrated Juneteenth on Friday, commemorating the arrival of federal troops in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, with news that the Civil War was over and that the enslaved ...

Juneteenth, a federal holiday now in its fifth year, is fast approaching. Here’s a look at the history of the holiday and events to look out for.

Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June ...

San Diegans can listen to live music and poetry, learn about Black history and support Black culture in commemoration of ...

The holiday, often called America's second Independence Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MARK FELIX/Getty Images Juneteenth has become much more visible in recent years, but despite what some people think, it's not a ...

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in ...

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

Juneteenth is a celebration of the day that the Emancipation Proclamation was finally enforced on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas.

The Conversation presents a list of six books on the subject of Juneteenth to help people better understand its history and meaning. – Wirestock Creators // Shutterstock Combining history and memoir, ...

"First Freedom," a new graphic novel by Angélique Roché and artists Alvin Epps, Bex Glendining, and Millicent Monroe, ...

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Juneteenth is this Friday, June 19, and Washtenaw County is organizing many events to commemorate the holiday. Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in ...