Juneteenth 2023 News Today

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and what it represents for the descendants of enslaved people and others in the United States.

The United States commemorates Juneteenth annually on June 19. The day is significant since it marks the end of slavery.

Several Juneteenth celebrations took place this weekend, including those in Wake, Cumberland and Durham counties.

While Juneteenth became a federal holiday two years ago, it became a state holiday for Rhode Island on Monday, June 19th, 2023. So, what does that mean?

It is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. Juneteenth originated in Galveston and has been observed annually in various parts of the United States. ���� Juneteenth 2023 Date, History and Significance: Everything To Know About the Day That Marks the End of Slavery in the United States.

For the second year in a row, San Francisco Mayor London Breed held a Juneteenth kickoff event in the North Courtroom at City Hall.

The 14th annual Juneteenth NY Celebration is a three-day event that will highlight the history and ongoing legacy of African Americans in the US.

The City of Aurora unveiled a custom-designed police squad car wrapped with the Juneteenth flag to honor the holiday.

Kilgore will host a special Juneteenth event and they are inviting everyone to come out and celebrate with a platinum recording artist.

Here's a list of Juneteenth 2023 events happening in the San Francisco Bay Area.