June 19, 1865, now commemorated as Juneteenth, is the day when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — more than two years after the ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The history of Juneteenth in Nevada goes back more than a decade, but the celebration is back in the news in part because of a gubernatorial veto of a commission to educate the ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - At a time when education has become more vital than ever, local educators are doing what’s necessary to build a strong future for students. As we celebrate 160 years of freedom, ...

On June 19, or Juneteenth as it's been termed, the monumental end to slavery in the United States is celebrated. Throughout history, countless enslaved individuals sought freedom guided by the wisdom ...

More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake. Thursday’s weather for the walk, which began shortly after 5 p.m., was mostly ...

Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new name and a new look for the oldest Black history museum in the country. Now gracing the South Side of Chicago is The Du, short for the DuSable Black History Museum and Education ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Juneteenth is often referred to as the nation's "Second Independence Day," and communities nationwide and in Oklahoma celebrate ...

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.

Juneteenth Santa Barbara will host Love for The People, the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration 11 am.-6 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Plaza Del Mar in Santa Barbara.

The committee would create and distribute Juneteenth educational materials, work with businesses and nonprofits to support Juneteenth education, and support programs and events to commemorate the day.