Dubai: On June 19, communities across the United States gather not just to mark a date—but to honor a promise long overdue. Juneteenth, a blend of “June” and “nineteenth,” commemorates the day in 1865 ...

Let Marylanders be at the forefront of a growing movement to recognize the end of slavery and work toward a better, more ...

Juneteenth, marked every 19 June, commemorates the delayed announcement of emancipation in Texas in 1865. It’s a celebration ...

Juneteenth celebration is returning to Staunton this weekend. Juneteenth itself is June 19 every year, but the celebrations have taken place on the weekends before and after the federal holiday. The ...

Many government offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. Here's a list of what else is closed.