U.S. President Joe Biden signs bill making June 19 a national holiday. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when legal enslavement of African Americans was abolished. But there are divisions over whether this goes far enough to heal racial conflict. Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: … [Read more...]
Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with parades, block parties
A car parade in Pullman is just one of many Juneteenth celebrations across the Chicago area. https://abc7chicago.com/juneteenth-2023-holiday-what-is-chicago-events/13401396/ news,juneteenth 2023,juneteenth holiday,what is juneteenth,chicago juneteenth events,juneteenth holiday federal,juneteenth chicago,juneteenth illinois,timely … [Read more...]
What is Juneteenth? History behind holiday celebrating the end of slavery
For many black Americans, Juneteenth is a celebration to commemorate the end of slavery. For many white Americans, recent protests over police brutality have driven their awareness of Juneteenth's significance. https://abc7ne.ws/3dhFDry But June 19, 1865, is a day that black Americans should never forget, said Dr. Molefi Asante, chair of the Department of African American … [Read more...]
Juneteenth in USA in 2022 | Juneteenth Celebration 2022 || Juneteenth in the United States
Juneteenth in USA in 2022 - Office Holidays | Juneteenth Celebration 2022 || Juneteenth in the United States Juneteenth, official name of the federal holiday Juneteenth National Independence Day, also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day and Juneteenth Independence Day, holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, … [Read more...]