The Conversation presents a list of six books on the subject of Juneteenth to help people better understand its history and meaning. – Wirestock Creators // Shutterstock Combining history and memoir, ...

Opal Lee sparked a nationwide movement to federally recognize Juneteenth. In a new interview, the 99-year-old shares how we got there.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sherry Waldrep & Dr. Brandon Stokes shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander Juneteenth book recommendations from Allerton Public ...

Juneteenth is a 157-year-old holiday that celebrates the liberation of Black Americans from slavery. It's also an annual reminder of the systemic racism, oppression and brutality Black people have ...

Juneteenth is right around the corner! Also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day," this holiday represents a turning ...

Even as some celebrations become less visible, Black Iowans say Juneteenth’s history must be remembered.

Stay active at the sixth annual Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K on June 15. The races take place along the Civil War Defenses ...

Co-Authors Naomi Hodge-Muse and Christopher A. Brooks Celebrate Award on First Anniversary of Juneteenth Release RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 ...

Combining history and memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed’s “On Juneteenth” offers a moving history of African American life and culture through the prism of Juneteenth. The award-winning Harvard historian ...

After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in ...