Juneteenth

noun

June·teenth ˌjün-ˈtēn(t)th

: June 19 observed as a legal holiday in the United States in commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S.

Note: The federal name for this holiday according to the United States Code is Juneteenth National Independence Day. It is also called Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Juneteenth Independence Day.

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The tour is usually held only during Black History Month and on Juneteenth. —

Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 At a surprise Juneteenth concert, Lamar performed the song five times to an arena full of fans who knew every word. —

Scottie Andrew, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025 Changes also include adding Juneteenth as a holiday and aligning leave policies with non-union standards. —

Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 The event was so well received that the organization held a Juneteenth celebration 12 days later, again with a goal of reclaiming space. —

Solcyré Burga, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Juneteenth