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The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday.
With the South rising again on the watch of President Donald Trump, who plans to turn the Fourth of July this year from a celebration of America to a celebration of himself, it’s time for Americans who champion equality to begin celebrating Juneteenth.June 19, 1865 — “Juneteenth” being a combination of June and nineteenth — should remind all Americans of the long and complex fight required to end slavery here.
American descendants of slaves have celebrated Juneteenth for 153 years, but freedom remains elusive for many.
In honor of Juneteenth, the African American holiday celebrating the freeing of slaves within the Confederate states on June 19th, 1865, black groups celebrated in different ways. Find out how some chose to commemorate this day.
June 19th remains an important day of celebration for the Americans who descend from formerly enslaved people.
A statue of a notable abolitionist was scheduled for unveiling on a day celebrating the end of slavery in the USA.
Every year, Black Americans recognize the day when soldiers arrived in Galveston to force slaveholders to follow the president’s orders.
Dynamic Range presents a powerful selection of photographs by Milwaukee photographer Bill Tennessen, curated by ABHM staff and interns in collaboration with the Haggerty Museum of Art. Drawn from a larger exhibition documenting Milwaukee’s Black community from the 1980s through the early 2000s, these images capture moments of cultural life, civic struggle, and everyday experience. Together, the photographs offer a lasting visual record of the city’s Black history and its enduring impact.
ABHM’s 2025 Juneteenth and summer programming aligned with Civic Season, a new tradition co-created by Made By Us, Gen Z, and cultural institutions to inspire meaningful civic participation among young people. Taking place annually from Juneteenth (our newest federal holiday) through the Fourth of July (our oldest), Civic Season encourages organizations nationwide to develop programs—both in-person and virtual—that connect with Gen Z. While ABHM’s efforts centered on young adults, our events welcomed participants of all ages, from early learners to community elders—reflecting our belief that history impacts everyone and that intergenerational learning strengthens civic engagement and community bonds.
The Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition has been fighting to preserve local cemeteries from new developments for nearly a decade.