Americans are set to observe Juneteenth on Thursday, a federal holiday since 2021, commemorating the end of slavery. While ...

Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Union ...

Juneteenth marks the official end of slavery in 1865. Most stores and restaurants are expected to be open normal hours.

Top corporations rushed to observe Juneteenth in 2020. Today they are still commemorating the federal holiday but not with ...

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

Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

Opal Lee was awarded the Medal of Freedom, recognizing her pivotal role in establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday in ...

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

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1 Memorial Drive, is closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Other banks, ...

Americans observe June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people. Here’s what to know about how Juneteenth is observed across the U.S.

The author joins “GMA” to discuss his book, "A Kids Book About Juneteenth," about the history behind the national holiday.