Holly Engelman, [email protected] This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: A few ideas to mark Juneteenth, plus planning ahead ...

so it was in college that I began to learn more about Juneteenth, what it meant, to think about these ideas of freedom, and also about Black people as agents of their own destiny. One of the ...

In a quiet corner of a library at Mississippi State University, you’ll find a slim red volume that tells the story of what may be America’s first Juneteenth. It took place in New Orleans in ...

As Juneteenth becomes more widely recognized, many people are realizing it's more than just a midweek break from work. Known by many names, including Black Independence Day, Freedom Day and its ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Celebrations commemorating the end of slavery are spreading nationwide since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Minnesota made Juneteenth a state holiday in 2023 ...

The community event, on June 14, includes the history of Juneteenth, food, youth activities, music and a variety of cultural programming. Zarah Elegbede, center, hands over a business card on ...

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Thursday making Juneteenth a state holiday in Alabama. HB 165, sponsored by Rep. Rick Rehm, R-Dothan, closes state government offices on June 19 for the holiday ...