Juneteenth celebrated across U.S. with unity, reflection and calls for justice

Juneteenth flag flies over state Capitol as Wisconsin reflects on freedom's legacy

For the sixth year in a row, the Juneteenth flag is flying high above Wisconsin’s Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers says it’s a symbol of freedom—and a reminder that the fight for equity and justice is far from over. He also proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth across the state, calling on the people of Wisconsin to reflect, celebrate, and recommit to building a better future for everyone. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. It marks June 19…

Angleton honors Juneteenth with unity and celebration

Families gathered at Bates Park for the celebration of Juneteenth festivities, including scholarships, youth pageantry, and community outreach.

Juneteenth celebrated across U.S. with unity, reflection and calls for justice

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and attracting participants who said current events strengthened their resolve to be heard.

Sadie Roberts-Joseph honored with Legacy Prayer Breakfast after Juneteenth

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Juneteenth isn’t just about the date; it's also about the fight that came with it. Sadie Roberts-Joseph was at the heart of that fight, shaping Juneteenth in Baton Rouge into the celebration it is today. Rev. Alexis Anderson, the Executive Director of PREACH is one of the many people whose life is forever changed by Ms. Sadie.  “Her legacy. Every time I had a wild-haired idea about something I wanted to do, t…

Barack Obama Honors Juneteenth With Reflections On Legacy And Justice

Upon Juneteenth, Obama kept the customs alive on Instagram with a beautiful word on the legacy of freedom and the struggle for justice. He noted June 19, 1865, the day when Black enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally got news of their emancipation, nearly two full years after the Emancipation Proclamation, as being extremely crucial […]