Juneteenth

Many events were held across South Florida to celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola reports

Many people filled the streets for the Juneteenth parade in Hollywood Wednesday morning.

Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.

Here’s what to know about the federal holiday and what it mean for U.S. workers on June 19 this year.

Americans will celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.

Here’s what to know about the federal holiday and what it mean for U.S. workers on June 19 this year.

Authorities in Texas say a shooting in a park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday.

The historic Miami city celebrates Juneteenth with a week’s worth of events recognizing the pivotal moment in the nation’s history.

NBC6’s Kim Wynne reports from Miami Beach where a Juneteenth celebration is underway.

NBC6’s Xochitl Hernandez reports from Overtown, where a Juneteenth celebration is incorporating health and wellness in the festivities.

NBC6’s Olivia Jaquith reports on the Juneteenth festivities happening in South Florida.

The Emancipation Proclamation will be permanently displayed next to the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence in D.C.

For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities.

Mrs. Cooper died in March of 2023 at the age of 92. Her remains were to be placed in the same plot where her husband was buried 22 years ago. The two would be reunited in death — or so they thought.

A San Diego family who served as a long-time pillar of the Black community starting in 1960s is suing a local cemetery for allegedly losing their father’s remains after he died 20 years ago.

Fort Worth is hosting Opal Lee’s annual Walk For Freedom, and the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” said she’s not slowing down anytime soon.

Many Americans will be marking Juneteenth this month. It’s the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.

The Flash Points Gallery, a new art exhibit on the Black American diaspora, is set to have its grand opening Saturday.

Monday will make a time for celebration and remembrance across South Florida and around the county with the Juneteenth holiday taking place.

NBC6’s Constance Jones reports on the upcoming Juneteenth For Joy festival.