The Origins of Juneteenth and Why It Falls on June 19th
This June on the 19th, many Americans will gather to celebrate Juneteenth, now the newest federal holiday in the U.S.
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The history and significance of Juneteenth
Stacker examined historical documentation to explore Juneteenth's history and significance and to confute the most egregious misinformation about it.
When Did Slavery Really End? The Complicated History of ...
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved men and women in Texas found out they were free. But liberation didn't arrive in one day.
Long Beach’s waterfront Juneteenth celebration canceled for ...
Long Beach’s waterfront Juneteenth celebration, which has drawn thousands to celebrate Black culture and heritage for the past five years, has been canceled for the foreseeable future, …
Did Trump cancel MLK Day? Why the federal holiday might look ...
President Donald Trump announced changes to two federal holidays in 2026 that will affect Mississippi residents and travelers. The National Park Service eliminated Martin Luther King …
Post Falls City Council votes to remove Juneteenth
The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday approved the addition of a meeting invocation, removed Juneteenth as a city holiday and added Columbus Day. The invocation and holiday action …