Juneteenth - Wikipedia
WEBJuneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth | History, Meaning, Importance, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Organizations in a number of other countries also use the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.
What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
WEBJun 19, 2023 · Juneteenth – also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day – commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Opal Lee, the ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’...
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Most U.S. states now hold celebrations honoring Juneteenth as a holiday or a day of recognition, like Flag Day. Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in Texas, New York, Virginia,...
What Is Juneteenth? - HISTORY
WEBJun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The...
What is Juneteenth—and how did it become a federal holiday?
WEBJun 12, 2023 · Observed on June 19, the nation’s newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in Texas. Here’s how it came to be celebrated nationwide. At a gathering to celebrate...
What is Juneteenth? A look at how it became a federal holiday
WEBJun 7, 2023 · Most U.S. states now hold celebrations honoring Juneteenth as a holiday or a day of recognition, like Flag Day. Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington, and now Nevada as well. Hundreds of companies give workers the day off.
Juneteenth: The History - The New York Times
WEBJun 12, 2024 · President Biden signed legislation in 2021 that made Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, a federal holiday, after interest in the day was renewed during the summer of 2020 and the nationwide...
Juneteenth: How the US holiday is being celebrated - BBC
WEBJun 19, 2024 · A holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US has been celebrated every 19 June since President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021.
Juneteenth: The Story Behind the Newest Federal Holiday - NBC …
WEBJun 17, 2021 · President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday. “I hope this is the beginning of a change in the way we deal ...