The 159th anniversary of Juneteenth celebrates when slaves in Galveston, Texas found out they were free — two years after slaves in the north. Despite this freedom, many Black people still endure unequal treatment and experience more hate crimes in Indiana and across the country.

In Indy, Juneteenth will be celebrated with concerts, poetry, markets, storytelling events and education opportunities for all ages.

Indianapolis celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day this weekend with block parties, festivals and a parade. The annual national holiday is Monday June 19.

If you are wondering where you can celebrate Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Indianapolis, look no further.

Communities across Indianapolis celebrated Juneteenth over the weekend with live music, story telling, food and a parade.

Biketeenth will host its third annual event designed to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday in a healthy way.

Events, programs, and gatherings commemorating June 19th, 1865, known as Juneteenth, are increasing locally and nationally. One local group wants to celebrate the historic date through community kinship and physical fitness.

Martin University will host a Juneteenth event on June 18th and unveil its new effort to address racial injustice through workshops, lectures, programs, and initiatives.

Juneteenth was celebrated in various ways across the city today. A short march for peace ended at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park where public safety and elected officials offered visions of what Indianapolis must do next at this moment.

If you never learned about Juneteenth in school, you're not alone. Many textbooks just briefly mention it or don't cover it at all.