It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston,

While typical Juneteenth fare is heavy on flavor, it also boasts a rich history that helps tell the story of Emancipation Day. Here's what you should know about food and drink on Juneteenth.What Role Does Food Play?

Juneteenth, established by President Joe Biden in 2021, is the most recently added federal holiday. Sometimes referred to as “Black Independence Day" or "Freedom Day," Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 that news of the Emancipation Proclamation made it to enslaved people in the South — nearly three years after it was actually signed.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, commemorating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans. As a federal holiday, it prompts questions about the availability of services and businesses.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.

The Brighton Family Market hosted a Juneteenth celebration on Sunday. It comes ahead of the federal holiday that marks when slaves in Texas learned of their freedom, two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

Redlands’ Juneteenth Festival will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Sylvan Park, 601 N. University St. The free, family-friendly event will feature live performances, educational presentations, a kids’ zone, foam cannon run for all ages and vendors.

This Thursday is Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States, located in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. The news came on June 19, 1865, about two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.