The history of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and how it's celebrated.

An early Juneteenth celebration Saturday in Richton Park was the first of several this week int he south and southwest ...

A Juneteenth parade celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the city and to the world took place Saturday on ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. There will be celebrations throughout the Chicago area to honor and celebrate Black culture. From delicious ...

A Juneteenth parade celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the city and to the world took place Saturday on ...

The Juneteenth installment of the short film series “Life Within the Lens” will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the ...

The 2025 Juneteenth Festival is presented by Far South CDC with the support of sponsors and partners including Special Service Area #45, the City of Chicago, 21st Ward Ald. Ronnie Mosley, Illinois ...

Chicago offers various events and activities to celebrate Juneteenth, including a cookout, resource fair, music festival, and educational workshops.

CHICAGO — Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 in which Black people who were still enslaved over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed learned they were ...

Enjoy live entertainment, face painting, African drumming, family sports, vendors, science experiments and community health ...

Saturday afternoon in Aurora, the African American Men of Unity hosted its 24th annual Juneteenth celebration, a community-wide, four-hour party at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 51 N.