Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Union ...

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1 Memorial Drive, is closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Other banks, ...

Opal Lee was awarded the Medal of Freedom, recognizing her pivotal role in establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday in ...

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

Americans observe June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people. Here’s what to know about how Juneteenth is observed across the U.S.

A Kroger in Atlanta, Georgia is going viral for its Juneteenth cake offerings. A viral TikTok video shows haphazardly ...

Like with most federal holidays, the U.S. Post Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for Juneteenth. Both UPS and ...

This came roughly two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, ...

Happy Juneteenth! Although the Trump administration has attacked diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Juneteenth ...

Spontaneous Juneteenth celebrations emerged almost immediately. Celebrants referred to the day as “Emancipation Day,” “Freedom Day,” “Juneteenth” and “Jubilee Day.” The latter title alluded to the ...