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Juneteenth is officially a federal holiday in the U.S. But what’s the meaning behind the day off, and will banks and the Post Office be closed? Your questions answered.
Juneteenth is celebrated as the end of slavery in the U.S. Celebration, reflection and progression are what historians say some African Americans across the country anticipate each year with the ...
Juneteenth, the annual holiday that celebrates the commemoration of the end of slavery, takes on added meaning in 2020 and is a vital part of American history, says Dr. Molefi Asante of Temple ...
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved ... Across the nation, some conservatives are trying to change the way Black history is taught in public schools, another sign of the deep ...
Americans are celebrating the Juneteenth holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. Dr. Karida Brown, a historical and cultural sociologist at Emory University, joins ...
Ahead of Juneteenth, Galveston, Texas, was recognized as being the original birthplace of the African American holiday.
Community leaders and residents of Bakersfield express their thoughts and feelings behind the holiday. Celebrating in style at the NAACP Juneteenth Brunch in Bakersfield.
Although the historic holiday inspires dialogue, students told ABC13 they didn't learn about Juneteenth in school. Many Texans feel Black history should be shared at home amid curriculum restrictions.
Juneteenth , now recognized as a federal holiday, is more than a day off; it's an important reminder of freedom delayed but never denied.
'This is not Black history, it's American history': Rondo Juneteenth celebration brings generations together Community leaders say the history behind the holiday is more important than ever.
Each winner of the 2025 Dr. Eugene and Dr. Maxine Hankins Cain Lansing Juneteenth Essay Competition and Scholarship Program earned a cash prize.