Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom in the United States.

Juneteenth commemorates one of the country’s oldest and most painful journeys: the ongoing fight for true, tangible and equitable freedom.

The Las Vegas valley is gearing up for a weekend of Juneteenth commemorations and celebrations. Juneteenth, an annual holiday on June 19, celebrates the freedom of enslaved people following the Civil War.

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston,

Juneteenth isn't just about celebrating freedom — it's a reminder of the moral consequences of power-hoarding systems and what communities can do for themselves.

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden might be a special guest at a Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island. It wasn't clear which celebration Biden would attend or if he would speak at the event.

The festivities begin Thursday with live entertainment and games at the African American Museum and end Sunday with a concert in Malcolm X Park in West Philly.

Juneteenth is just around the corner! Here are a few events happening in Philadelphia this week to celebrate this historic holiday.