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Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in Texas

Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery. His General Order No. 3 declared that all enslaved people were free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Quote of the Day by Opal Lee Juneteenth: 'We have simply got to make people aware that none of us are...'- a powerful message of equality, hope, and change by civil rights activist, known as the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth'

Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' champions a profound message: true freedom is indivisible. Her life's work, fueled by a childhood tragedy, tirelessly advocated for equality and understanding. Lee's dedication culminated in Juneteenth becoming a national holiday, proving that one person's persistent action can ignite widespread change and inspire a…

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Is Juneteenth a federal holiday today? Here's what’s open, what’s closed, and whether Walmart, Costco and banks are operating

Juneteenth 2026: Are Walmart, Target, Costco and banks open today? As Americans observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, millions are asking the same question: Is Juneteenth a federal holiday, and what’s open and closed today? Here's everything you need to know before heading out.

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Trump can’t stop this Juneteenth

For Black Americans, Juneteenth is a love letter to their history of resistance, including to the president

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Why Mexico's Anti-Slavery Law Helped Shape the Road to Juneteenth

When Americans celebrate Juneteenth each year, they commemorate June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved Black people that they were free. What many Americans do not know is that slavery had already been abolished in neighboring Mexico more than three decades earlier.

Latin Times

What do we celebrate on Juneteenth?

The holiday marking slavery's end has always carried contradictions. In the Trump era, more so than ever

Salon

The federal and state judiciary's evolving role in American democracy

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As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

As people gather at events across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time

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Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slavery

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks the 1865 arrival of Union troops in Texas, informing enslaved African Americans of their freedom. Across the nation, vibrant parades, cultural events, and educational programs highlight freedom, resilience, and…

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Juneteenth’s real meaning is written on the plates of smoked meats, potato salad and watermelon

“Visiting Comanche Crossing on Juneteenth felt like freedom,” my father said as we pulled into Booker T. Washington Park, the site near what used to be known as the historic Comanche Crossing on Lake Mexia in Texas. “Listen, Bobby, this place would be full of Black folks cooking, dancing, and…

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Matlock writer sues over racist and sexist comments including Juneteenth remark: ‘CBS should be ashamed’

Former writer filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber

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Juneteenth reminds us of Black Americans’ long struggle for education following end of slavery

The abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass is known for many things, but perhaps among the most significant is his views on education’s relationship to slavery. Douglass himself was born into slavery in Maryland in 1818.

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Juneteenth 2026: Is it a federal holiday? Meaning, colors, flag and all details

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States. This federal holiday honors freedom and history. Enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom on this day in 1865. The holiday's observance continues to grow, reflecting its enduring significance. Juneteenth celebrations feature parades, music, and…

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Trump ‘open’ to adding a Charlie Kirk national holiday after complaining on Juneteenth that there were too many of them

Trump once complained that the federal government gives Americans too many days off already

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Why Is Donald Trump Quiet on Juneteenth? Late-Night Hosts Slam His 'Too Many Holidays' Jab

After Donald Trump bashed Juneteenth, he decided to stay quiet during the holiday. Late-night TV hosts are now mocking the president for his negative comment.

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After blowing 25% of his presidency golfing, Donald Trump wants to crack down on your holidays

If Trump needs a day off, then why not you?

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Kroger faces backlash after TikTok showing ‘diabolical’ Juneteenth cakes goes viral

The lackluster cakes were spotted at a Kroger store in Atlanta, Georgia

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Trump trolled for claiming, on Juneteenth, that there are too many ‘non-working holidays’

President bemoans ‘non-working holidays’ on Truth Social, despite announcing two more national commemorations himself just last month

International Business Times UK

Is the White House Joining Juneteenth Celebration? Trump Grumbles Over 'Too Many Holidays'

Trump skips Juneteenth events, sparking backlash over cultural insensitivity. Will the White House reconsider?

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Kroger Responds To Backlash for Subpar Juneteenth Cakes: Here's What They Said

Kroger apologises for subpar Juneteenth cakes after viral backlash. Can they regain trust?

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First Thing: European ministers to hold talks with Iran as US considers whether to join war

Friday’s meeting comes a day after Trump said he would decide whether to attack Iran ‘within two weeks’. Plus, Los Angeles Dodgers say they denied Ice agents entry to stadium

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Photos of Juneteenth celebrations commemorating end to slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden, who attended an event in…

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Pete Hegseth urged his staff to take a ‘passive’ approach to celebrating Juneteenth, report claims

Juneteenth was named a federal holiday four years ago under then-President Joe Biden

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Juneteenth Is the Most American Holiday

It is hard to think of something more pro-freedom than the abolition of slavery.

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