WHAT DOES 'JUNETEENTH’ MEAN? It's a blend of the words June and nineteenth. The holiday has also been called Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, second Independence Day and Emancipation Day.

What Juneteenth and July 4th Teach Us About True IndependenceSo as we move beyond this year’s Independence Day, may we carry forward the spirit of Juneteenth: not just to celebrate freedom, but ...

Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery annually on June 19th. The name of this holiday blends the words “June” and “Nineteenth.” ...

Granger read a synopsis of the Emancipation Proclamation and the last enslaved people in the U.S were free. In the beginning, the day was known as Emancipation Day, and the first celebration ...

These holidays are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, Washington's birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day ...

These holidays are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day ...

EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Chihuahuas have announced their 2026 home schedule, featuring 75 games across 13 ...

The 3-2 decision included 12 approved federal holidays — like Christmas, Juneteenth and President’s Day — but any other holidays or observances may require approval from a vote by the supervisors.