Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth for more than a century, but it's only been a federal holiday for a few years. Here's what to know.

Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June ...

Juneteenth is observed annually on June 19 and is a commemoration of the events that took place 160 years ago in Galveston.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Here is the history behind it.

The holiday, often called America's second Independence Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas.

Juneteenth, a federal holiday now in its fifth year, is fast approaching. Here’s a look at the history of the holiday and ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Does that mean stores are closed? See details for major retailers like Aldi, Costco, Kroger and Walmart.

Juneteenth celebrations are underway across the U.S. and Los Angeles is no exception, with plenty of festivals and parties to ...

The people of Texas are informed that … all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights … between ...

Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying ...

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations were marked by a series of violent incidents in cities across the country, from Oakland, California, to Chicago, Illinois, and several places in between. Juneteenth ...

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S., and became a federal holiday. But Trump has made changes to some of it.