Juneteenth - Wikipedia
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the …
Juneteenth | History, Meaning, Importance, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 29, 2025 · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” …
What Is Juneteenth? - HISTORY
Jun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be …
What is Juneteenth—and how did it become a federal holiday?
Jun 12, 2023 · Juneteenth is America’s second Independence Day—here’s why. Observed on June 19, the nation’s newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in Texas.
What is Juneteenth? A look at how it became a federal holiday
Jun 7, 2023 · Communities all over the country will be marking Juneteenth, the day that enslaved Black Americans learned they were free. For generations, the end of one of the darkest …
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African ...
Juneteenth is an often overlooked event in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half …
What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
Jun 19, 2023 · Juneteenth – also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day – commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
What Does Juneteenth Celebrate? The History of the Holiday - PBS
Jun 15, 2022 · Juneteenth is the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the confederate states. The word "Juneteenth" is a combination of "June" and "nineteenth," which is the day in …
Juneteenth: The History - The New York Times
Jun 12, 2024 · Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s.
Newton Juneteenth Celebration — Hyde Community Center
Jun 15, 2024 · The Newton Juneteenth Celebration returns to the Hyde Community Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from noon to 4:00 pm. This celebration marks the national holiday …