Juneteenth

Black Civil War soldier William Garvin poses outside
William Garvin was a former slave who enlisted in the military during the Civil War.Credit: National Park Service
Camp Nelson and Mammoth Cave National Park will celebrate the history and contributions of Black servicemen during and after the Civil War.
/ June 19, 2024
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Image: Christian Robinson for Google
In conversation with theGrio, illustrator Christian Robinson discusses the 2024 Juneteenth Google Doodle and art as liberation.
/ June 19, 2024
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(Photo credit: Adobe Stock)Credit: Photo: Adobe Stock
As more people move to commemorate Juneteenth, celebrations around the day are evolving.
/ June 17, 2024
George Floyd protests in Uptown Charlotte, 5/30/2020, Juneteenth, thegrio.com
George Floyd protests in Uptown Charlotte, 5/30/2020Credit: Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
The annual Juneteenth celebration has been a long-standing tradition in Black communities across the country.
/ June 17, 2024