Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.

Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks planning to close on Thursday, June 19 include: Bank of America Corp., ...

Juneteenth has become one of the most important and symbolic celebrations in African American history in the United States.

It comes as UK inflation fell last month from 3.5% to 3.4%, but remains above the BoE’s 2% target, which could push higher if ...

From parades to panels, Dr. Maurice Hobson explores Juneteenth’s cultural meaning and how communities are celebrating across ...

June 19, also called Juneteenth National Independence Day, is an American holiday celebrating the date when the last slaves ...

From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...

How Geography and Politics Obstructed the Celebration of Juneteenth. After Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive ...

The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is increasingly being embraced through education, ...

Black queer leaders lay the foundations for an inclusive justice movement that paved the way for the BlaQueer liberation and reproductive freedom.

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...

ATLANTA —In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Atlanta’s Department of Public Works Office of Solid Waste Services will ...