People demonstrate June 19, 2020, in Chicago to mark Juneteenth.  Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

From wellness retreats to lectures and film screenings, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.

The annual Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, featuring guest speakers including Mayor Brandon Johnson, was held Monday ...

The Juneteenth holiday — its name combining “June” and “nineteenth” — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated it a federal holiday — expanding its ...

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your ...

Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived at Galveston on June 19, 1865, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. That was more than two months after ...

We sat down to learn more about the Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives' Juneteenth event, featuring food, live music and scholarships.

Coinciding with both Juneteenth and Pride Month, a new health clinic offering culturally competent care to Black LGBTQ+ ...

The 2025 Juneteenth Festival is presented by Far South CDC with the support of sponsors and partners including Special Service Area #45, the City of Chicago, 21st Ward Ald. Ronnie Mosley, Illinois ...

At 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, through Monday, June 23, at Marigny Opera House. Tickets $31.37-$78.33 (including fees) via ...

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President Donald Trump has directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities after ...