"Exploring Juneteenth: Celebrating Black History and Culture Across America"

Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and the nation's newest federal holiday, takes place on June 19. From small gatherings centered around family and prayer to parades, rodeos, races, Miss Juneteenth contests and cookouts with traditional foods, Juneteenth celebrations have grown tremendously in recent years. Since President Joe Biden signed legislation to declare Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021, towns and cities in every corner of the U.S. now host a broad range of educational and recreational events that pay homage to Black history, art and culture throughout the long weekend.