Juneteenth: Freedom Day: Introduction

Three curators at the National Museum of African American History & Culture answer the question, "What is Juneteenth?"

NPR profiles activist Opal Lee and details the long fight to get Juneteenth declared a national holiday.

Concise account of congressional efforts to declare Juneteenth a federal holiday in the US.

Celebrations of the June 19, 1865, announcement of emancipation in Texas went by many names before one became known across the country.

Most Juneteenth gatherings are decidedly upbeat, but the sobering reason for the holiday has also been part of Juneteenth's growth.

Sharing food with family and friends is an important part of Juneteenth. Nicole Taylor shares 5 recipes for a Juneteenth celebration.

Experience the exceptional measures found in poetry, music, & dance with musician Rissi Palmer, spoken word artist Dasan Ahanu and the African American Dance Ensemble in a free performance at the Carolina Theater in Durham. Registration required.

A series of Juneteenth celebration events in Raleigh the week leading up to Juneteenth 2022.

Durham's long-running Juneteenth celebration is expanding to a 2-day event and moving to a new location.

Historic Stagville invites visitors to remember emancipation and explore the history of the struggle for freedom on one of North Carolina's largest plantations. Free outdoor guided tours about emancipation and the legacies of slavery will be offered the weekend of Juneteenth. Due to high demand reservations are strongly encouraged.