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 ...

Juneteenth is celebrated as the end of slavery in the U.S. Celebration, reflection and progression are what historians say some African Americans across the country anticipate each year with the ...

Juneteenth marks one of the most important moments in American history: the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed 250,000 ...

The holiday, observed on June 19, is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, and has been celebrated by communities across the country for more than a century. But Juneteenth didn't become ...

This year brings the 160th anniversary of June 19, 1865, a major turning point in the fight to end slavery in the U.S. Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Is Juneteenth observed in Delaware? Yes. Juneteenth is one of 13 legal holidays observed by the First State. Juneteenth will soon be kicking off across Delaware. From parades and festivals to ...

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 ...