As the nation prepares to mark Juneteenth on June 19, the District of Columbia offers a rich array of events blending history, culture, music and community. Known as the celebration of the end of ...

Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people in the United States.

On Juneteenth, District residents are celebrating the holiday with various events, including a Freedom & Unity Walk and a ...

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas. The former Democratic ...

D.C. is preparing for its largest Juneteenth celebration yet! Here are the must-attend events you should know about before ...

Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal recognition.

The Scotland Heritage Juneteenth Festival is the largest Juneteenth celebration and cultural event in the DMV, running from ...

As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, a group of Anacostia residents and shop owners is starting a new tradition ...

Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...