The handbill that informed slaves in Texas of their freedom was given out June 19, 1865, more than two years after President ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special events for Juneteenth will include the display of a signed copy ...

The handbill that informed enslaved people in Texas of their freedom was given out June 19, 1865, more than two years after ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special events for Juneteenth will include the display of a signed copy ...

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops ...

Juneteenth marks the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas. Union troops arrived in Galveston on June 19, 1865, ...

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in America. Many communities across the U.S. celebrate the holiday with special events.

The Juneteenth Community Festival will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 14 and noon to 6 p.m. June 15 at Nimisilla Park, 1075 O'Jays ...

Juneteenth has long been recognized and celebrated, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. But it didn't become a federal holiday until recently.

Juneteenth has held importance in the souls of Black Americans since the summer of 1865. The emancipation of slaves on June ...