Juneteenth

With Wednesday marking the Juneteenth holiday, residents across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs held celebrations. NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy reports.

Honoring the past and embracing the future together, that was the theme of a Juneteenth celebration along the lakefront. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.

NASCAR held a local Juneteenth celebration ahead of the 2024 Chicago Street Race, encouraging young people of color to explore roles in racing. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.

As Americans celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, one organization is working to connect African Americans with stories of their enslaved ancestors.

Honoring the past and embracing the future together was the theme of a Juneteenth celebration along Chicago’s lakefront Wednesday.

10 Million Names is a collaborative organization working to help African Americans learn more about their genealogy and family history. NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy reports.

Wednesday, June 19 marks Juneteenth, which was designated a federal and state holiday just four years ago. But celebrations and observances for the holiday are far from new.

The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago planned a parade, block party and events for kids in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

The Juneteenth holiday is set to take place this week, marking its fourth year as a federal holiday in the U.S., but the celebrations are far from new.

Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.

While Chicago libraries, post offices and banks are closed on Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, other attractions, like museums will be open — and some are even offering free admission.

Ahead of Juneteenth, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr spoke with a genealogist who specializes in helping African American families trace their familial roots.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the formation of a new taskforce aimed at considering reparations for Black Chicagoans.  

While Chicago libraries, post offices and banks are closed on Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, other attractions, like museums will be open — and some are even offering free admission.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the formation of a new taskforce aimed at considering reparations for Black Chicagoans.  

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the formation of a new taskforce aimed at considering reparations for Black Chicagoans, and Mary Ann Ahern has the details.

Here’s what to know about the federal holiday and what it mean for U.S. workers on June 19 this year.

Authorities in Texas say a shooting in a park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday.

Juneteenth is right around the corner, and many residents are curious as to what impacts the observance will have.

Juneteenth is right around the corner, and many residents are curious as to what impacts the observance will have.