Organizers of Juneteenth events say its more important now than ever to celebrate the holiday.

As a federal holiday, many businesses and organizations will be closed for the observance of Juneteenth, but not all. Here is a guide of what is open and what is closed on Juneteenth in Connecticut.

Several Juneteenth celebrations are expected to be held in Connecticut this week. “It very important to come together to help make change,” Sylvia D. Reid, an attorney and attendee of the ...

What is closed on Juneteenth in CT? A Juneteenth flag flies on a float during the 45th annual Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrations in Galveston, Texas, on June 15, 2024.

Here's a look back at the history of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and how it's celebrated.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, found out they had been freed.

What is open on Juneteenth in CT? Most supermarkets, convenience stores, liquor stores and retail chains remain open on Juneteenth. Some stores, such as Costco, choose to close for the holiday, so ...

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Across Connecticut, communities celebrated the Juneteenth holiday. Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday. Federal legislation signed by President Joe Biden in 2021 ...

Juneteenth celebrations are taking place across the state today, despite efforts from the Trump administration to roll back diversity efforts. One church group is putting together a potluck.

Jodi Hill-Lilly, the head of Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families, wants state residents to focus on mental health this Juneteenth holiday.