Teachers never mentioned Blacks, Negroes or anything the entire time I was in school,” he said. “Why, for a time, I thought ...

As it is a federal holiday, some services and stores will be closed. Here's what to know ahead of the summer holiday.

Organizations across the region are hosting events to celebrate the Juneteenth federal holiday. On June 19, 1865, Union ...

Juneteenth Celebration (East Palo Alto): June 21, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Bell Street Park. The City of East Palo Alto and Live ...

Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on Juneteenth. Walmart and Target will be open during normal hours. A wide range of grocers will also be open, including wholesale retailer Costco, ...

Events often rely on federal awards and private sponsorships — increasingly hard to earn amid efforts to suppress diversity, equity and inclusion.

Juneteenth traces to Union Gen. Gordon Granger’s June 19, 1865, order freeing Texas’ remaining slaves. But let’s not treat ...

Juneteenth’ s origins stretch back 160 years, to June 19, 1865 — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed ...

Organizers of Juneteenth festivals across the country told ABC News that an anti-DEI climate has led to setbacks in acquiring financial support for the celebrations.

People unfamiliar with the occasion may be asking themselves, is there a "right" way to celebrate Juneteenth? For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers.

Thursday, June 19, is Juneteenth marking the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom. Since then, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a ...

Many Democrats continue to believe that the racism of average Americans — many of whom voted for Barack Obama twice — ...