Juneteenth, the country's youngest federal holiday, arrives this week. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the ...

It has been a day of celebration across the United States and here in Cincinnati for Juneteenth.Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation was given ...

CINCINNATI — The Bengals' offices were closed on Friday in observance of Juneteenth. It was a paid holiday for all full-time staff, as awareness of the historical date continues to grow. Juneteenth is ...

Today is June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States. The day for celebrating freedom in the Black community gained new prominence in ...

Many cities have begun to recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday following President Biden’s move to mark the date as a federal holiday in 2021.The day, which is the combination of the date (June 19) ...

CINCINNATI — A rainy Monday didn't stop people from celebrating Juneteenth. Some cities in the Tri-State hosted ceremonies for the very first time. The holiday marks the emancipation of slaves in the ...

Organizers are building on the success of last year as they celebrate Juneteeth 2023. A new annual tradition returns Monday — Cincinnati's Official Juneteenth Parade. The parade, first held in 2022, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The City of Cincinnati is preparing for Juneteenth. On Friday morning, the Juneteenth flag was raised at City Hall. On June 19, 1865, almost two-and-a-half years after the ...

Cincinnati's annual Juneteenth celebration returns to Eden Park on June 17, 2023 at Mirror Lake. While Juneteenth only just became a federal holiday two years ago, Cincinnati's Juneteenth celebration ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Juneteenth is on Monday, and several communities and organizations are hosting their very own celebrations to honor the 158th anniversary of the last African American slaves freed ...

President Donald Trump has targeted DEI in his second term. Now, the National Park Service is no longer allowing free ...