Juneteenth is often described as the day “slavery ended in Texas,” but the truth behind it tells a deeper, more sobering story - one that includes deception, delay, and a hard-won arrival of justice.

Forty years have passed since Ulysses Johnson II started Longview’s annual Juneteenth parade. Each year, countless people stand alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to watch numerous floats, hor

Across North Jersey, Juneteenth is being celebrated with various events, from the release of a new report on reparations to a silent walk in Bergen County.

In Smith County, the following events are set: Juneteenth Association of Tyler: Scholarship announcement on June 13 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gospel Fest on June 13 at 6 p.m. at Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, 1615 Texas College Rd.

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Poughkeepsie: Celebrate freedom, culture and community with music, dance, food, drinks, games and performances from spoken word artists, musicians and dancers. The event is located at 515 Haight Ave. and runs from noon to 4 p.m. Learn more.

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. This commemoration highlights the late announcement of freedom in Galveston, Texas, two years following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's conclusion.

The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.

Cape Cod and the Islands will host various Juneteenth celebrations, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events include flag raisings, art exhibits, music, food, educational sessions, and community discussions.

Beaumont's Juneteenth event moves indoors to the Civic Center due to weather, featuring Midnight Star and free admission.