Juneteenth is America's best-known emancipation celebration—but not its only one.

The Woodland City Council is poised to adopt a proclamation recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth, a federally recognized holiday celebrating emancipation. The proclamation explained that Major General ...

This booklet was produced in December 1862 specifically for Union soldiers to read and distribute among African Americans. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Emancipation Day marked the end of slavery in Florida, which happened before Juneteenth in Texas. This is how Emancipation Day has become a part of Florida culture. Click here for ...

In a quiet corner of a library at Mississippi State University, you’ll find a slim red volume that tells the story of what may be America’s first Juneteenth. It took place in New Orleans in the summer ...