Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, with 2,000 ...

The free, 25-minute music and dance program, "Remembering Juneteenth," will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Alamo Plaza.

The official Juneteenth holiday is Thursday, but in Olean Juneteenth will be celebrated  with two events — the 6th Annual ...

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

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

City of Milwaukee officials raised the Juneteenth flag above City Hall on Wednesday, June 18. Milwaukee is home to the nation's longest-running Juneteenth celebration, having held its first in 1971.

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United ...

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a federal and state holiday for some. Are banks, post offices open? Here's what to know about stock market and other closings ...

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

As a federal holiday, several services and offices will be closed on Thursday, while others will maintain regular operations: ...

Communities across the country mark Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates freedom with parades, panels and ...

Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on Juneteenth. Walmart and Target will be open during normal hours. A ...