Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...

Thursday, June 19 marks the Juneteenth holiday, the day in 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free. The Rev. Al Sharpton and Maura Gay discuss.

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history’s darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

How did Juneteenth get its start? Juneteenth commemorates when Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston, ...