For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history’s darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of ...

According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated ...

Thursday is Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the day in 1865 when the last remaining slaves in the U.S. were freed. This ...

Numerous events are set to be held around the Southland Thursday to mark Juneteenth — including a walk in Pacoima honoring ...

Celebrate Juneteenth, stay up late at the Smithsonian’s Solstice Saturday, dance at an outdoor concert or sample barbecue on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Four years after President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, Americans have wrestled with what ...