Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks the 1865 arrival of Union troops in Texas, informing enslaved African Americans of their freedom. Across the nation, vibrant parades, cultural events, and educational programs highlight freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

Para miles de esclavos en Estados Unidos, la libertad llegó años después de la proclamación oficial de emancipación

Since its inception over 160 years ago, celebrations around the Juneteenth holiday have only grown in the United States.

En 2021, el presidente Joe Biden firmó un proyecto de ley que convertía al Juneteenth en una fiesta federal oficial. Esta legislación histórica marcó un hito importante en el…

While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from…

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks the 1865 arrival of Union troops in…

Juneteenth, a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in the US. This year, many services are affected. Post offices and banks are closed. However, UPS, FedEx, most retail…

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Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth for more than a century, but it's only been a federal holiday for a few years. Here's what to know.

“This Juneteenth, we must acknowledge both the wins we have achieved and the winds that propel us forward,” writes Marcus Anthony Hunter.

The holiday marking slavery's end has always carried contradictions. In the Trump era, more so than ever

Penn Today spoke with Marcia Chatelain of Africana Studies and Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law about the history of the Emancipation Proclamation and the impact of Juneteenth…

Mientras algunos sectores paralizan sus operaciones en conmemoración del fin de la esclavitud en Estados Unidos, otros garantizan la atención habitual. Conozca el cronograma…