SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox effused Thursday about the state's observance of Juneteenth, which the Utah Legislature designated as an official state holiday earlier this year.

Juneteenth \u2014 the anniversary of the last slaves to be freed \u2014 was first celebrated 156 years ago, but this year's celebrations have a different meaning in Utah.

President Joe Biden officially recognized June 19 as a federal holiday last year. Rep. Sandra Hollins, D-Salt Lake City, sponsored Utah’s bill making Juneteenth a state holiday this year, which ...

🎉 Juneteenth Freedom Festival: Utah's biggest celebration is in Ogden, where the amphitheater fills with performers, contests and more. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. — specifically the day the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned that they had been freed on June 19, 1865.

Utah was one of the first states to formally recognize Juneteenth. Rep. Sandra Hollins, D-Salt Lake City, passed the resolution with overwhelming support in the Utah State Legislature.

The celebration also acknowledges Utah's Black history, which dates back to the earliest pioneers traveling west in the 1800s. McDonald describes Juneteenth as a day of jubilee and community.

“Juneteenth for us is more than just a date in history,” said Betty Sawyer, an organizer for Juneteenth commemorations in Utah and executive director of Project Success Coalition. “This is a ...

Utah’s Juneteenth observances began Friday with a flag-raising ceremony in Salt Lake City and a webinar focused on black business development. Upcoming events are below.

Utah's Juneteenth celebrations concluded June 28 with a reconciliation vigil, focused on healing and remembering the ongoing journey toward equality and equity.

Juneteenth holds great significance in the Black community. The holiday is on Sunday, and lots of events are planned across the country and in Utah to celebrate when the last enslaved African ...

Strength in Shades x Juneteenth Utah Pop Up Strength in Shades x Juneteenth Utah Pop Up will be on June 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Washington Square Park, 451 South State St., Salt Lake City.