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America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.
Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ...
Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions ...
Community leaders and residents of Bakersfield express their thoughts and feelings behind the holiday. Celebrating in style ...
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to ...
A federal holiday is coming up that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth.
Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal ...
Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025. The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, ...
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...
As the United States prepares to mark Juneteenth this Thursday, June 19, 2025, several government services and public ...