Celebrating Freedom From Slavery, Ignorance And Injustice Central To Juneteenth

Considered the longest-running African American holiday, Juneteenth honors the liberation of enslaved ancestors. Here it is celebrated at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in South Korea in 2021. (Creative Commons/U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys)

Soul food, dancing and laughter mark many black get-togethers. But this past weekend and today, African Americans around the U.S. and elsewhere gather for something more: Juneteenth.

This vibrant celebration, considered the longest-running African American holiday, honors the liberation of enslaved ancestors.