The star and the red, white and blue flag of Juneteenth symbolizes freedom. Here's everything to know about the flag that will fly June 19th.

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all enslaved people in the Confederacy.

ANTIOCH – As communities around the nation prepare to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday, some East Contra Costa County cities are also gearing up for vibrant celebrations.

Here's what that means for California workers and who qualifies to take the day off: Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19. The holiday was signed into federal law in June 2021, according to the National Park Service.

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.

Juneteenth Tasting Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate the cuisine of the market’s Black-owned businesses. $40 for 18 samples, $20 for 8 samples. Findlaymarket.org.

While many across the country recognize Juneteenth as the end to the institution of slavery in America in 1865, some tribal nations in Oklahoma continued to own slaves until the following year, 1866.

Juneteenth marks the actions of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troop

From buffets to live entertainment, Lincoln has several celebrations planned to honor Juneteenth in commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Here are some of this week’s events. Soul Food and R&B, Screamers Family Restaurant, 803 Q St ...

The Houston Grand Opera is stepping out of the Wortham Theater and into Emancipation Park Tuesday night for a powerful Juneteenth celebration.

TEMECULA, CA — This week, the city of Temecula is celebrating its annual Juneteenth celebration at a new venue in the city, they have announced. This federal holiday and monumental day in history is being celebrated with music, dance, and more ...