Celebrate Juneteenth at Hannibal Square Heritage Center's 'Threads of Freedom' event featuring a quilting workshop and panel discussion on textiles in history.

Juneteenth is approaching, and this year marks five years since it was officially recognized as a federal holiday. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates June 19

Held the weekend before the AFRAM Festival, the Run Up to Juneteenth serves as the official kickoff to AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration.

The interactive experience took place before and after the worship service on Sunday, featuring presentations from church members highlighting stories of faith and freedom.

, brought long-overdue news to Galveston, Texas: Slavery had ended. Though President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863, it took two more years and the arrival of Union troops for freedom to reach the last enslaved Black Americans.

Community members gathered to celebrate the Sonoma County Juneteenth Festival nearly a week ahead of the holiday.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday Thursday marking the day when enslaved people in Texas were told about the Emancipation Proclamation, two years after it had been announced.

Renowned photographer Yves-Richard Blanc was out in the community Sunday for Buffalo Juneteenth’s annual celebration in MLK Jr. Park, taking free headshots for those looking to boost their resume. Blanc said that the initiative was not only about helping the community but also celebrating the rich history of the city.

Juneteenth celebrations have begun in Topeka with a gospel concert at Saint John A.M.E. Church.