Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the end of slavery in the South on June 19, 1865.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the end of slavery in the South on June 19, 1865. Learn more about this day in this special edition newsletter, and read more about Verizon Media’s commitment to social justice and racial equality in this open letter from our company CEO Guru K. Gowrappan.

Support grows for Juneteenth in wake of George Floyd protests Juneteenth has received more attention than usual, as the flood of recent protests across the U.S. has called for the recognition and appreciation of Black lives.

So you want to learn about Juneteenth? The holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., has been celebrated since the late 1800s. The day is also sometimes called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.”

Celebrating Juneteenth amid protests and the pandemic Amid nationwide protests against police brutality and racism, the effort to celebrate and recognize Juneteenth has gained strength.

Trump rally: Why is Tulsa's history so allegorically powerful? Trump campaign officials knew that planning a rally in Tulsa, Okla., on Juneteenth, a celebration of African-American emancipation, was offensive. They just didn’t know how offensive.

'Freedom is still long overdue': Juneteenth 2020 is different In response to the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, protests have spread worldwide and awareness for Juneteenth seems to be at an all-time high.

John Lewis Doc offers Juneteenth Tulsa screenings to counter Trump rally The special screenings will be free and are intended to serve as a bit of counter-programing to President Trump’s political rally on Saturday.

Black Americans continue fight for equality on Juneteenth While historically Juneteenth has been a day for Black people to celebrate freedom, over time, many viewed it as a day to mobilize and gain the liberties they are denied.

Activists pushing to make Juneteenth a national holiday Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee introduces a resolution to recognize the historical significance of Juneteenth every year. For 2020, she also plans to introduce a bill to make it a federal holiday. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the end of slavery in the South on June 19, 1865.