Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of ...

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

The delayed freedom of Texas slaves reveals much about the fragile nature of legal authority when confronted by entrenched ...

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

Though the Trump administration has been removing content on African American history from federal websites, Juneteenth ...

US General Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, delivering the long-awaited news of emancipation to enslaved Americans — an ...

The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.

Colorful children's picture books, gripping historical fiction and more are on our must-read list this Juneteenth ...

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...

Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...

The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining “June” and “nineteenth” — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries.