Juneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades to concerts and educational programs. Major cities like New York and Los Angeles, along with regions like Southern California and Central Illinois, are hosting diverse festivities highlighting Black culture, history, and community.

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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Juneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades to concerts and educational programs.…

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

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

As local communities mark Juneteenth, little attention has been received from the organizations leading America 250 celebrations.