The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...

The U.S. Army's Meritorious Public Service Medal is awarded "for significantly advancing national defense capabilities." ...

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how ...

Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...

Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions ...

Community leaders discuss setbacks with planning Juneteenth celebrations amidst executive order to combat DEI programs.

While some states have acknowledged Juneteenth in symbolic ways or through commemorative events, others have chosen to mark ...

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of ...

DETROIT – Thursday is Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day. It commemorates the end of slavery in the ...

Thursday, June 19 marks the Juneteenth holiday, the day in 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free. The Rev. Al Sharpton and Maura Gay discuss.

In the face of a housing and construction labor crisis, some people are choosing energy efficient homes that are prefabricated in a factory. CNN’s Bill Weir speaks to Colin Goodson, who lives in one ...