What Is Juneteenth? 12 Facts About The History Of Black Independence Day

Juneteenth is a freedom celebration dating back to 1865, when two hundred and fifty thousand African-Americans finally got the word that they were free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Here in Richmond 

This weekend, The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day slavery was abolished in the United States, with.

This weekend, The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day slavery was abolished in the United States, with.

It's a new location and a new theme. But the message remains constant for Vallejo's 26th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday. After years behind City Hall, the event acknowledging the end of slavery switches to City Park at 425 Alabama St.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Thursday, June 19th marked “Juneteenth Day” and hundreds, if not thousands took to the streets to celebrate. Many of them were also having a very important conversation. Juneteenth Day