On that date in 1865, federal troops arrived in ... that we celebrate to this day. Texas was the first to make Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980, but it wasn't until June 17, 2021, that President ...

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 ...

Other events that will be impacted include those related to Black History Month, Women's History Month, Women's Equality Day, ...

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 ...

Today, we pay tribute to this historical day with a special holiday on June 19 called Juneteenth. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on an exciting journey through all the events that led up ...

The state and local governments would only be able to fly U.S., state, military and prisoner-of-war flags over their ...

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

Plano, Illinois recognized Juneteenth as a holiday in February 2021. That same year, it became a state and federal holiday. However, event organizers announced on social media that the 2025 ...

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 ...