A federal holiday is coming up on Thursday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, first declared a federal holiday in 2021, has a history stretching back to Civil War-era America but rose in popularity in the months after the 2020 racial justice protests across the nation.

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,

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Communities nationwide will honor Juneteenth, the summer holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., on June 19, and Palm Springs will mark the occasion with three days of events, celebrating Black freedom, resilience and unity.

The 55th annual festival offered music, food, and family-friendly activities while honoring the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Juneteenth holiday.

Impact Appalachia is set to host a Juneteenth Community Festival on Saturday, June 21, at the 18th Street Playground and Basketball Court. Th

As of June 16, there is an 80% chance of precipitation throughout the afternoon and evening on Juneteenth, and Kistner expects that chance to increase. The evening of June 19 shows a low near 59 degrees with showers and possible thunderstorms before 8 p.m.

The Salisbury-Rowan NAACP is gearing up for a special rendition of its annual Juneteenth Celebration, adding events such as tours of local landmarks and more to the five-day event in honor of its 30th anniversary.

Red ingredients not only add a splash of flavor and color to your holiday cookout drinks, but they also add a sense of ancestral pride.

Here's what to know about the holiday in South Carolina.