The Juneteenth flag was flown for the first time Thursday in the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District in Encanto. Organizers said it's a significant milestone for the emerging district. The flag ...

Americans across the country celebrated the federal holiday commemorating the day the last group of enslaved African Americans were informed they were free. June 19, dubbed Juneteenth, reflects on a ...

From a flag-raising ceremony at Allentown City Hall, to free pool admission at Cedar Beach Pool, hundreds of community members celebrate Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025. See the photos below. The ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Lafayette Consolidated Government partnered with the Juneteenth Association of Louisiana and the Southwest Louisiana Juneteenth Committee to host a special flag raising ceremony at ...

Often called "America's second Independence Day" or "Black Independence Day," Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is celebrated annually every June 19 and is the first ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Springfield celebrated the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony and a special musical concert. The Springfield Brethren Community ...

Civil rights advocate Shane Harris speaks to attendees at the Juneteenth flag raising event in San Diego’s Black Arts and Culture District/Courtesy of Shane Harris San Diegans celebrated Juneteenth ...

LANCASTER, Pa. — The City of Lancaster celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday with its annual raising of the Juneteenth flag outside City Hall. The flag-raising ceremony was preceded by a celebration ...

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - On Thursday morning, La Crosse officials honored Juneteenth with a flag raising, and a proclamation from mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey. Washington-Spivey says celebrating ...