Cities in Central Florida are celebrating Juneteenth by hosting performances, block parties, festivals and more.

Backlash over ice cream.

The Black Wall Street Festival isn’t new to Wall Street in downtown Orlando, but it’s the first year it’s being held as a nationally recognized holiday.

Central Florida celebrates Juneteenth

"We are having our event and saving Black lives from COVID on Juneteenth,” Baker said.

The Wells'Built Museum of African American History and Culture hosted a Juneteenth celebration Friday.

Mark your calendars: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is set for Saturday.

With Juneteenth approaching, there are several events planned in the Orlando area to remember and recognize the end of slavery in America.

Juneteenth is coming up, this weekend in fact -- and for those who might be unfamiliar, the holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

President Joe Biden has signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president.

While many Americans have a vast array of knowledge about Juneteenth, others don’t know as much about the holiday and the history behind it.

News 6 will be hosting the Real Talk: A Candid Conversation on What's Changed town hall on June 15 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

It’s an occasion that’s recognized in most states and the District of Columbia, but it’s not as of yet a federal holiday.

Meet the panel of experts who will be sharing their knowledge during the Real Talk: A Candid Conversation on What's Changed town hall on June 15.

As Orlando observes Juneteenth city leaders are working to empower Black-business owners by hosting a week’s worth of events and business owners say they hope more exposure will inspire others.

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved Black people learned they had been freed, is often celebrated by families across the nation -- with events including cookouts, parades or community festivals.

Central Florida is full of wonderful and delicious restaurants that offer food and experiences from many different cultures.

The death of George Floyd, a black man whose final moments were spent with a white officer’s knee pinned to his neck, has sparked oftentimes uncomfortable but much-needed conversations about race relations in our country.

The cry for change and the demand for answers has been loud and clear since George Floyd’s death late last month that ignited protests across the country.

On June 19, 2019, Central Florida author Agnes Gomillion was relaxing in her hotel room after her book release party for The Record Keeper. When she logged onto Twitter, she had a private message.

As many Americans reflect upon the nation’s past and hope to enact change for a better future, pushing against continued systemic inequalities, Florida finds itself upon the near 100-year mark of an event that would shape the experience for many Black Americans in the state for years to come.

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It's been 155 years since the last group of slaves in one of the confederate states got word that they were free men and women. June 19, 1865, marks the official end to slavery in the U.S. also known as Juneteenth.

Miles Mulrain said the fight toward freedom for black people is far from over.

State Sen. Randolph Bracy wants Juneteenth to be a holiday in Florida.

This Friday is June 19 also known as Juneteenth, the date that signifies the end of slavery in America. It’s also known as “Freedom Day” or “Black Independence Day.”