This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day the last group of enslaved people found out they had been freed. Long a holiday in the Black community and now ...

The White House is staying mum about its plans for Juneteenth, with official guidance released Wednesday night listing no events for the federal holiday. On Thursday, President Donald Trump will ...

Visitors take part in a drum circle during the Indiana State Museum’s Juneteenth celebration. This year’s event will be held Saturday at the museum, with free admission and activities will center ...

It's known as America's Second Independence Day, and it's celebrated today. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It's the longest-running African American holiday, and it ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- With DJ Baptiste on the 1's and 2's and vendors serving delicious food, you could tell it was nothing but good vibrations at Moore Square for the Juneteenth celebration. The ...

Juneteenth celebrations are taking place nationwide Sunday. Opal Lee, 95, has spent much of her life advocating for civil rights. When she was just 12, her family home was vandalized and set ablaze by ...

People far and wide will take a moment to commemorate what some call Freedom Day. While some may see it as a second Independence Day, others may see it as a holiday to remember when slavery finally ...

It's the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth. For the first time in nearly 40 years, Juneteenth was officially made a national holiday. and just in time for Saturday's 156th anniversary of the day that ...

As Juneteenth approaches, several events and celebrations in the RVA area will ramp up as well. 8News has you covered, and ...

Union High School student Aaliyah Albert-Oliver was crowned Oklahoma’s Miss Juneteenth and went on to win the national title, ...

In a world where social issues are often in the spotlight, Juneteenth serves as a vital reminder of the struggles endured by generations before us. It’s a call to action, urging us to reflect on our ...