Juneteenth: What Is It and Why Is It Celebrated

Juneteenth: What Is It and Why Is It Celebrated

In a few days, Americans will commemorate Juneteenth, when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom.
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Sign Bill Establishing Federal Holiday

Juneteenth National Independence Day: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Sign Bill Establishing Federal Holiday

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris signed a bill establishing Juneteenth National Independence Day as an official federal holiday.
Congress Passes a Bill That Will Make ‘Juneteenth’ a Federal Holiday

Congress Passes a Bill That Will Make 'Juneteenth' a Federal Holiday

A bill that will make Juneteenth an official federal holiday was passed by Congress, now on its way to the president's office.
Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday for a Number of Americans: Gallup Poll

Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday for a Number of Americans: Gallup Poll

More Americans are open to the idea of making Juneteenth a national holiday, according to a recent Gallup poll.
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