Clint Smith, author of "How the Word Is Passed," explains the history behind Juneteenth and why its 2021 recognition as a federal holiday came more than 150 years after freedom reached the last enslaved people in Texas.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating emancipation of enslaved black Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in...

The Obama Presidential Center opens on Juneteenth 2026 in Chicago, celebrating history, community, civic engagement, and hope.

June 19, 1865 was a date that means so much to Texas. On that day in Galveston, Texas, slaves learned they were free. But actually realizing that freedom? It didn’t come easy.

Opal Lee was just 12 years old when a racist mob burned down her family's home in Fort Worth, Texas.

EGOT recipient Jennifer Hudson performs “Glory” and “A Change Is Gonna Come” at the White House for its first-ever Juneteenth Concert, June 13, 2023.

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This painting tutorial includes everything you’ll need for a fun DIY Paint and Sip right at home! See below the video for supplies list.