On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of “all persons held as slaves” in the still rebellious states of the Confederacy. But it didn’t mean immediate freedom.

Juneteenth 2025 falls on June 19, celebrating America's Second Independence Day. Learn the powerful history behind this federal holiday and what's closed.

Recipients were recognized for academics, leadership and community service. The scholarships celebrate Juneteenth, honoring freedom and legacy of African Americans.

Forty years have passed since Ulysses Johnson II started Longview’s annual Juneteenth parade. Each year, countless people stand alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to watch numerous floats, hor

But what does this have to do with the stock market? With Juneteenth officially a federal holiday now, the stock market is closed for the day to commemorate this important day in American history. Juneteenth,

The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.

Grammy Award-nominated producer and artist Glenn Jones will be the headliner at Erie's Juneteenth Celebration in Perry Square.