The flag’s designer shares the story and inspiration for his design.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in ...

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

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or Jubilee Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday traces its origins to June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in ...

Today marks Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It honors the moment — on June 19, 1865 — that Union General Gordon Granger arrived in ...

The red, white and blue of the Juneteenth flag, a familiar color scheme, will be flying alongside the American flag in many places on June 19, symbolizing the end of slavery in Texas. In Houston and ...

FLINT, Mich. — In downtown Flint multiple celebrations from a Juneteenth parade to Juneteenth parties to celebrate the national holiday. While the holiday is used as a time to commemorate the end of ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly ...

Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor Black history. Juneteenth is celebration of Black history and culture, ...

Post offices will reopen during their normal Saturday hours on June 20 and mail delivery will resume. Though post office branches will be closed on Friday, mail can be dropped into blue USPS ...

Communities in and around Savannah, Georgia, are hosting numerous events to celebrate Juneteenth. The Savannah Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival includes educational sessions, a fireworks show, and a food ...