A Juneteenth menu might incorporate items like barbecued ribs or other red meat, watermelon and red velvet cake. Drinks like fruit punch and red Kool-Aid may make an appearance at the table.

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 ...

“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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.