The holiday celebrates the true liberation of the last enslaved Black people in Texas, on June 19, 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated it a federal holiday — expanding its recognition beyond Black America.

Juneteenth isn't just about celebrating freedom — it's a reminder of the moral consequences of power-hoarding systems and what communities can do for themselves.

Juneteenth Tasting Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate the cuisine of the market’s Black-owned businesses. $40 for 18 samples, $20 for 8 samples. Findlaymarket.org.

Does the mail run on Juneteenth 2025? Are banks open? Is the stock market open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's schedule? The complete guide to Thursday, June 19, 2025

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's open or closed on Juneteenth. Like with most federal holidays,

New Orleans has several events this week in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. Why it matters: Juneteenth celebrations are growing amid a general backlash on civil rights and discussions on racism.

Americans will be celebrating Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed.

Juneteenth is just around the corner! Here are a few events happening in Philadelphia this week to celebrate this historic holiday.

Juneteenth is on June 19th, is it a federal holiday? Here's what to know about Juneteenth and what businesses or services will be closed and open