US EditionJuneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, JUN 20 – The event at African Burying Ground Memorial Park celebrated African American culture and education, marking the 160th anniversary of emancipation, officials said.
- Americans across various communities observed Juneteenth on June 19, 2025, commemorating the end of slavery with local celebrations in places like Hempstead, Lincoln, and Lakeland.
- The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to declare freedom for the last enslaved individuals there, more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
- Events included cultural programs, historical tours at sites such as Historic Stagville, community reflections on Black resilience, and educational efforts to engage local youth in understanding Juneteenth's significance.
- Leaders highlighted the day's importance with John Goodwin calling it a reminder of ancestors' struggle, while Harlem Turner described winning Juneteenth as a recognized city holiday after persistent advocacy.
- Juneteenth's federal holiday status since 2021 and its growing role in symbolizing Black resilience suggest continued reflection on both historical and ongoing challenges faced by African Americans.
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Black Business Leaders Feted at Juneteenth Event
The Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce held its annual "The Art of Black Business 2025 Juneteenth Awards Ceremony" to recognize the contributions of Black business leaders and advocates in the National Capital area, including Kristina Noell, Amanda Stephenson, Yusef Henriques, and Legacy Award winners B. Doyle Mitchell Jr. and Denise Rolark Barnes. The post Black Business Leaders Feted at Juneteenth Event appeared first on The Washingt…
Greenville celebrates Juneteenth at Lomax-Hannon
Hundreds of residents gathered at Lomax-Hannon College in Greenville on Thursday, June 19, for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration. Organized by local resident Tammie Rice, the festive event went off without a hitch despite a rainy afternoon that failed to dampen community spirit. “I really wanted to educate the community and make them aware of the history of Juneteenth and just give the community a chance to come together,” Rice said. “I think it …
Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church hosts Juneteenth celebration with NAACP and Fulton Human Rights Commission
Columbia Mo. (KMIZ) Today, the Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church held a Juneteenth celebration in collaboration with the NAACP Fulton Chapter and the City of Fulton Human Rights Commission. The celebration featured live entertainment, inspirational speakers, and face painting for children. Attendees gathered to hear respected community leaders emphasize the importance of honoring the holiday. One of the speakers, D-Markus Thomas-Brown, Adm…
Utahns wrap up Juneteenth celebrations with vigil, focusing on change
SALT LAKE CITY To close out the month of Juneteenth celebrations, the Project Success Coalition hosted a healing and reconciliation vigil.Betty Sawyer, the executive director of the Project Success Coalition, said the event has many different purposes.The trauma that has occurred because of racism, the hardship, the heartache, the division, all of those things, and for us to just pause and recognize that, Sawyer said.Not only that, but they say …
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