When Rasool Berry grew up hearing about Juneteenth, he heard the same false story most Americans do: That the holiday celebrated the date, June 19, 1865, when Galveston, Texas, finally received word ...
Why Juneteenth Still Matters in 2025 and Beyond Juneteenth isn’t just a day off—it’s a powerful symbol of Black freedom and American progress. Keeping it recognized isn’t about party politics; it’s ...
A community panel explores the legacy of Juneteenth, faith, and the fight for freedom. A panel discussion following the film Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, exploring the legacy of Juneteenth, faith, and ...
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.Learn ...
Can Trump Really Cancel Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday? *With Donald Trump back in the White House and already swinging his sledgehammer at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, many ...