Actress Niecy Nash and singer Jessica Betts spoke with theGrio’s Jared Alexander about their Juneteenth plans. “We want to give a gift for Juneteenth, and that is going to be our clothing line,” Nash ...

Reading City Hall will be closed on June 20 to recognize Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a holiday that recognizes the end of slavery. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on Jan. 1, 1863, it ...

The Juneteenth National Independence Day 2025 celebrations are here, and this June 19 is yet another occasion for Americans to unite and celebrate the concept of togetherness and love in the best ...

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 ...

WILLIAMSBURG — Hundreds turned out for the annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in Williamsburg’s Triangle District on Monday to enjoy food, performances and fellowship on the holiday commemorating ...

The holiday originated in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, marking the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday by President Biden in 2021. Federal offices, ...

“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights ...

On Sunday, June 19, Americans will gather to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. More than 150 years ago in 1865, Union soldiers led by Maj. Gen. Gordon ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Folks brought the energy to Vernon Dahmer Park Wednesday evening for this year’s 41st edition of the Juneteenth Celebration. The Hattiesburg park was full of people looking ...

The couple spoke with theGrio’s Jared Alexander about their plans for Juneteenth. Actress Niecy Nash and singer Jessica Betts spoke with theGrio’s Jared Alexander about their Juneteenth plans. “We ...