• Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom and commemorating Black history

    Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared freedom for enslaved people in Confederate

  • Opal Lee: inspiring champion of Juneteenth

    Opal Lee, a tireless advocate and community leader, has played a pivotal role in raising awareness and advancing the recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday in the United States.

  • Commentary: Juneteenth is more than Texas history. It is American history.

    Many may ask what the significance of Juneteenth is and to me, as a native Texan and as an American from African descent, it signifies progress and freedom. Juneteenth provided a new beginning for those enslaved at the time and a future for their descendants. Juneteenth is not just Texas history, it

  • Juneteenth 2022: What’s open and closed at Hill AFB

    Hill Air Force Base will celebrate an AFMC Family Day June 17 and the Juneteenth holiday June 20. Many offices and services will be closed or have limited hours on these days as we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans and celebrate African-American culture.

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Federal Holiday

    This afternoon, the president signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. As the 19th falls on a Saturday, most federal employees will observe the holiday tomorrow, June 18.