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Juneteenth, Bank holiday

What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 16h

Are banks, post offices open on Juneteenth? Here's what's closed on the federal holiday

In 2021, it was officially recognized as a federal holiday, prompting many government offices and organizations to observe the day with closures or special events. This milestone was largely due to the efforts of Texas native Opal Lee,

Live Mint on MSN · 14h

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Juneteenth on June 19? Details here

Juneteenth 2025, observed on Thursday (June 19) is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the US Here's a quick guide to what’s open and closed — from banks, stock market, and government offices to shipping services and major retailers.

Juneteenth endures even

The Seattle Times · 34m

Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth even as attacks on Black history, diversity mount

Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national leaders attack diversity initiatives and Black history.

The Boston Globe · 16h

Juneteenth endures even as the rest of Black history is under attack by Trump and GOP. Here’s why.

It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell than eliminating an office tucked inside a federal agency.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

Trump DEI attacks have changed how companies celebrate Juneteenth

Top corporations rushed to observe Juneteenth in 2020. Today they are still commemorating the federal holiday but not with the same fanfare.

Juneteenth, Galveston

Mint on MSN · 42m

Juneteenth began in Galveston, Texas — The birthplace of a national celebration

June 19, 1865—when Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Los Angeles Daily News · 5h

LA County communities celebrate the history of heft of Juneteenth

The celebration in Leimert Park, billed as a “Black Family Reunion,” included many of the emotions that come with family reunions: hugs and kisses, shouts of joy, laughter and, of course, tears rooted in the past but also in happiness in being together in the present.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 6h

Inside Joe Biden's visit to Galveston's historic Reedy Chapel to celebrate Juneteenth

Former President Joe Biden's scheduled appearance in Galveston was already causing a stir Thursday afternoon at Reedy Chapel, hours before the former president was slated to arrive for its annual Juneteenth celebration.

Inside history of Juneteenth

Yahoo · 8h

Inside the history of Juneteenth as Opal's Walk for Freedom takes place

It's Juneteenth and that means Opal's Walk for Freedom took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual 2.5 mile walk symbolizes the two-and-a-half years it took for news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas.

CBS News · 10h

Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom draws several on Juneteenth

Walk for Freedom took place Thursday morning. For the first time, Lee wasn't in attendance.

Dallas Morning News · 10h

In a first, ‘granddaughter of Juneteenth’ leads Opal’s freedom walk

For the first time since 2018, Sim’s grandmother, Opal Lee — known widely as the “grandmother of Juneteenth” — would not lead the annual freedom walk following a hospitalization. What happens to a holiday when its most beloved champion cannot join the celebration?

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Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...

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Tulsa’s Juneteenth Festival kicks off in the Historic Greenwood District

Tulsa's Juneteenth Festival kicked off Thursday night and runs through Sunday. June 19 marks the day in 1865 when the last ...

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d

See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

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Ohio History Connection's Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival brings celebration of freedom

Ohio History Connection staff member Valerie Boyer celebrates Juneteenth by dancing with children at a Juneteenth celebration ...

Juneteenth: The history of a national holiday

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of ...

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2025 Amarillo Juneteenth celebration hosts annual pageant

Miss Juneteenth has been crowned at tonight’s annual pageant, celebrating African American history and culture.

Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native

Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.

Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN36m

Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the end of slavery

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the United States on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought ...

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