Juneteenth is often described as the day “slavery ended in Texas,” but the truth behind it tells a deeper, more sobering story - one that includes deception, delay, and a hard-won arrival of justice.

The Juneteenth proclamation said that slaves were free from bondage, but were not going to be allowed to leave their owners.

For more than 150 years, June 19 has been a day to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Communities across the country will mark the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas learned that they, ...

Each winner of the 2025 Dr. Eugene and Dr. Maxine Hankins Cain Lansing Juneteenth Essay Competition and Scholarship Program ...

Juneteenth is a celebration for all Americans because it marks a pivotal moment in the United States’ journey toward living ...

One North Texas woman’s mission to preserve her family’s legacy 02:05. As Texans honor Juneteenth, one North Texas woman is ...

Letter writers discuss history of Juneteenth, Holocaust exhibit in Virginia Beach and gubernatorial candidate Abigail ...

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned ...

Asbury Park and Neptune Township will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 21, beginning with a parade at noon that starts at Midtown Commons Park and moves down West Lake and Springwood Avenue to ...

Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.