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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

Newsweek on MSN · 23h

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.

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Are banks, post offices open on Juneteenth? Here's what's closed on the federal holiday

Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal service retail locations will be closed on Thursday, and there will be no regular mail delivery — except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express — according to a U.S. Postal Service release.

Inside history of Juneteenth

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Inside the history of Juneteenth as Opal's Walk for Freedom takes place

It's Juneteenth and that means Opal's Walk for Freedom took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual 2.5 mile walk symbolizes the two-and-a-half years it took for news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas.

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‘Our future is bright’ Grayslake’s Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk 2025

More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake.

CBS News · 1d

Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom draws several on Juneteenth

Walk for Freedom took place Thursday morning. For the first time, Lee wasn't in attendance.

Juneteenth goes uncelebrated at White House

Boston.com on MSN · 1h

Juneteenth goes uncelebrated at White House as Trump complains about ‘too many’ holidays

President Donald Trump made no statement about the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, other than saying there were too many like it. Lesser occasions routinely garner official proclamations.

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Maddow Blog | No longer looking for votes, Trump changes his tune about the Juneteenth holiday

Donald Trump claimed he "made Juneteenth very famous." In 2025, the Republican president didn't bother to acknowledge the national holiday at all.

Business Insider on MSN · 7h

On Juneteenth, Trump says the US has 'too many' holidays

President Donald Trump said American holidays cost billions of dollars in lost productivity and "must change."

Joe Biden, Juneteenth

CBS News on MSN · 14h

Biden pans "efforts to erase history" and takes veiled shot at Trump

Former President Joe Biden criticized "ongoing efforts to erase history" during a Juneteenth Celebration Service at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas — and appeared to take a shot at his successor,

Yahoo · 3h

Biden in Juneteenth remarks rips ‘efforts to erase history’

Former President Biden spoke out against efforts to erase history during a Juneteenth speech in Texas, while President Trump did not formally recognize the holiday and expressed concern about having too many non-working holidays.

ABC 13 Houston on MSN · 13h

Former President Joe Biden attends Juneteenth celebration at historic church in Galveston

Former President Joe Biden delivered a message of unity Thursday night during a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas. "Juneteenth represents the long hard night of slavery and subjugation and the promise of the joyful morning to come,

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LA County communities celebrate the history of heft of Juneteenth

The celebration in Leimert Park, billed as a “Black Family Reunion,” included many of the emotions that come with family ...

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Ohio History Connection's Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival brings celebration of freedom

Ohio History Connection staff member Valerie Boyer celebrates Juneteenth by dancing with children at a Juneteenth celebration ...

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Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth even as attacks on Black history, diversity mount

Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national ...

Juneteenth parade and festival in Austin among 5 family-friendly events in Central Texas

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...

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Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native

Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.

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East Texans commemorate Juneteenth at Tyler museum

The Texas African American Museum celebrated Juneteenth with an event featuring food, activities, and community.

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Juneteenth performance at Alamo aims to honor its history, significance

The free, 25-minute music and dance program, "Remembering Juneteenth," will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Alamo Plaza.

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Juneteenth Fashion Show at Legacy West honors heritage and highlights rising talent

Leah Frazier's dream of merging fashion with heritage launched four years ago, bringing together local and national designers ...

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