Known as Juneteenth, the date would leave a lasting impression on ... Hailing her as an "incredible woman", Mr Biden gave Ms Lee the first pen he used to sign the bill into law.

In 1980, Juneteenth first became a state holiday in Texas, and over time, other states and Washington, D.C., slowly began to recognize the date as a holiday too. The interest in Juneteenth ...

Hamilton Juneteenth committee is planning a fundraising gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott.

From the first Juneteenth celebrations to traditional red food and drink, we've put together some facts to get you started, with the help of black history educator Linford Sweeney. The argument ...

US President Donald Trump is postponing his first post-coronavirus lockdown ... out of respect for the occasion, known as Juneteenth. The choice of date had drawn criticism amid nationwide anti ...

PLANO, Ill. (WLS) -- The first community to recognize Juneteenth as holiday in Illinois has canceled this year's celebration.

When President Joe Biden signed the bill, Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Many folks will choose to spend the holiday celebrating with ...

Following approval by the Faculty Senate on Jan. 20, the University of Minnesota said it will not hold classes in recognition of Juneteenth, a federal holiday ... of the Emancipation Proclamation for ...