The day that freed the last group of slaves in America will be celebrated nationwide this weekend. Celebrations will commemorate June 19, 1865, when union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with an ...

With summer comes a slew of holidays and observances, including one central to Black communities across the nation. This will be the fourth year that Juneteenth is celebrated widely as a federal ...

Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the day the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people via federal troops in Galveston Bay, Texas, in 1865, is coming up on June 19.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., celebrated on June 19. Springfield, Illinois is hosting a variety of Juneteenth events from June 12-19, including a ...

Juneteenth events in Springfield to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans continue, with the biggest events this weekend. The Juneteenth and FatherFest Celebration will be from 11 a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Juneteenth was celebrated one day early in the city of Springfield with an epic block party. 22News was down at the event to bring coverage of Saturday’s festivities. “It’s ...

Springfield Mayor Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams hosted the flag raising to recognize and celebrate this historic event. Governor Charlie Baker approved Juneteenth as a holiday across the ...

Juneteenth is Wednesday, June 19. The national holiday honors the day all enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. Through the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect Jan. 1, 1863, ...

One of Springfield’s standout historical sites will be the focus of Juneteenth events in the coming weeks while marking a special anniversary. The Gammon House, which was a stop on the Underground ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield’s Juneteenth celebration is continuing Saturday at the Springfield Expo Center. The Juneteenth Community Celebration will be filled with music, dance, and the ...

A flag raising, music and a visit from the governor highlighted Juneteenth celebrations in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wednesday’s ceremonies at City Hall featured Springfield’s Vanessa Ford ...