Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal ...

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a ...

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered ...

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

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.

Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions ...

Juneteenth is currently a federal holiday and a state holiday in 46 states. South Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, ...

The longest-running African American holiday in the United States, Juneteenth ... On June 19, 1865, federal troops, led by Gen. Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end ...

Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal ...

Amid President Donald Trump's efforts to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion, concerns have come up over the continuation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

Here's what to know. Yes. It's the youngest federal holiday and rose to prominence in 2020. Texas became the first U.S. state to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday in 1980. After more than a ...