Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July." ...

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

Galveston is among the communities keeping Juneteenth alive today. For this Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of ...

IN ADDITION TO THE BIG GIG, THERE’S ALSO THE JUNETEENTH PARADE AND FESTIVAL, PLUS THE BIG BANG FIREWORKS. A BUSY DAY LIKE ...

The Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is honoring Juneteenth with events in Galveston and Houston, celebrating the history and legacy of this significant holiday.

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

Thursday marks Juneteenth, 160 years since emancipation was fully recognized. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. The news came two and a half ...

June 19 has witnessed some of the most transformative events in world history, spanning social justice milestones, groundbreaking scientific achievements, ...

Numerous events are set to be held around the Southland Thursday to mark Juneteenth — including a walk in Pacoima honoring the woman dubbed the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” There will also be events ...

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

How did Juneteenth get its start? Juneteenth commemorates when Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston, ...