More Journey to Juneteenth: Over the decades, black hair has continued to evolve. However, some popular styles like ...

Grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee is photographed in her new Fort Worth home office, January 15, 2025. Lee was named the 2021 "Texan of the Year" by The Dallas Morning News. In 2024, she was ...

In anticipation of Juneteenth, our experts have put together a helpful guide for families to educate and engage children around this important holiday. The Civil War ended in April 1865, but news of ...

The state and local governments would only be able to fly U.S., state, military and prisoner-of-war flags over their ...

FORT WORTH – Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," sent a heartfelt ... old Lee called for unity and hope in her message, drawing deeply from King's enduring legacy.

Emancipation Day. Freedom Day. Jubilee Day. Juneteenth is known by many names. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger delivered General Order No. 3 to the enslaved people and residents of ...

Celebrate Black arts and expression with the Voices of Freedom visual and performing arts series in Cincinnati, featuring new works by local artists.

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Plano, Illinois recognized Juneteenth as a holiday in February 2021. That same year, it became a state and federal holiday. However, event organizers announced on social media that the 2025 ...

“Juneteenth is a day to honor the power and ... who will join together to amplify in unison the enduring message of freedom and change. A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Black Players ...

Are banks open on Juneteenth in 2024? That's a question plenty of folks are asking just ahead of the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The answer is no ...

In an open letter published Monday, Lee noted her successful fight to have Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday. She urged Trump to unite rather than divide the country he now leads.