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When, what is Juneteenth? What to know about the origins, history of the federal holiday
Short for “June Nineteenth,” the holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed, on June 19, 1865, History.com says. The troops arrived with the news a full two-and-a-half years after the signing of the proclamation.
This week's Press Run has news about Piano Cleveland's Piano Days festival, taking place in July; a Men's Night, complete ...
The Clay County African American Legacy is hosting its 25th annual Juneteenth celebration in downtown Liberty.
The Statesman has gathered 11 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in ...
The International African American Museum is getting ready to host thier signature yearly Juneteenth celebration, J.O.Y., or ...
Several events in the Fayetteville area will be honoring the Juneteenth holiday this year. Here's when, where and what to ...
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Black-owned food trucksIf you are searching for some Black-owned food trucks to celebrate Juneteenth, look no further than this upcoming event, ...
Celebrate unity, peace, and freedom at the Juneteenth Celebration hosted by One Long Island Clergy at Tanner Park. This ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — City leaders came together Friday afternoon to raise the Pan-African flag, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Leaders outside of Buffalo City Hall said ...
The National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture at Alabama State University presents its ...
Organizers say this year's theme is conquering our past, commemorating our present, and committing to our future.
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