Juneteenth, which is short for "June Nineteenth", celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day," honors the day in 1865 ...

President Donald Trump's efforts to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and make changes to already-existing federal holidays has resulted in a growing concern about the future of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Juneteenth ‒ also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and Freedom Day ‒ falls on a Thursday this year and will be marked in ...

America's Second Independence Day is coming soon. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It's the longest-running African American holiday, and it became a federal holiday a ...

Juneteenth isn’t just a date. It’s a celebration of liberation rooted in the blood, joy, and brilliance of Black people. In a time where institutions and organizations are trying to strip our history ...

For some, it's a well-needed day off. But Juneteenth, celebrated this Thursday, June 19, in communities across the nation, holds a sacred place in African-American history. Juneteenth, established by ...

With Memorial Day weekend behind us, many looking forward to the next federal holiday—or simply their next day off. The next day off work, not too far, is on Thursday, June 19, also known as ...

Can Trump Really Cancel Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday? *With Donald Trump back in the White House and already swinging his sledgehammer at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, many ...

Juneteenth will be marked on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the slaves were ...

Juneteenth ‒ also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and Freedom Day ‒ falls on a Thursday this year and will be marked in Knoxville with festivals, a parade, music and other activities on and ...