Last year, the U.S. government finally caught up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.” President Joe ...

After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simone E. Morris reports on inclusive leadership for the workplace. Jun 19, 2025, 12:44pm EDT Juneteenth falls on June 19 and has ...

Juneteenth celebrations happened across Milwaukee on Thursday. The city is home to one of the country's longest-running Juneteenth celebrations. New this year, Juneteenth Day festivities will extend ...

Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth celebrates the resilience of Black Americans and the historic achievement of abolition itself. But how did it come about? Untold is a free ...

From a flag-raising ceremony at Allentown City Hall, to free pool admission at Cedar Beach Pool, hundreds of community members celebrate Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025. See the photos below. The ...

The music celebration honors Juneteenth through Harlem's own place in Black history. The Big Band Jubilee in Harlem celebrates Juneteenth through the neighborhood’s enduring jazz music legacy. The ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — People in West Michigan celebrated Juneteenth Thursday with events happening all over. Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids was busy for the second straight year with the Justice ...