“Juneteenth is a reminder that African American history is American history, and we should be teaching it honestly and truthfully,” she said. “Any notion that there is a linear progress ...

Learn about the history of Juneteenth in the video above The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining "June" and "nineteenth" — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries.

Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in United States history. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Black Independence Day ...

Agnes’ history is a part of my own, and she is always on my heart as I prepare to celebrate Juneteenth each year. My family celebrates Juneteenth because we celebrate America.

Berry, an expert in African American history, said just as educators did with Martin Luther King Jr. Day when it became a federal holiday in 1983, lesson plans can be built around Juneteenth.

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history. HOW DID JUNETEENTH START? The celebrations began with enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history. HOW DID JUNETEENTH START? The celebrations began with enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.

Juneteenth history and how it became a federal holiday For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy, in the form of parades, street ...

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.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.