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Quilting might not be the first medium you think of when you think about Afrofuturist art. But a new exhibit at Michigan State University showcases how fiber artists are using the historical art form to imagine a liberatory Black future.

Opal Lee, the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, worked hard to see it become a federal holiday. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on why it's a holiday for all Americans.

America will celebrate Juneteenth for the fourth year since it became a federal holiday. But for Galveston families, celebrations can be traced back generations.

For Jewelynne Richardson, organizing a Juneteenth event used to be a small project, with maybe only 10 people showing up. On Monday, she led a parade and a day-long celebration with hundreds.

June 19 has been a federal holiday since 2021. Juneteenth is commemorated as the day slavery was officially ended in the U.S. in 1865.

Union Gen. Gordon Granger set up his headquarters in Galveston, Texas, and famously signed an order June 19, 1865, "All slaves are free." President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday last year.

Dozens of Juneteenth events are taking place this weekend across the state. Check out these highlights from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and more.

The City of Detroit is hosting a “Juneteenth Freedom Fest” Sunday at Eastern Market. The festivities will include poetry readings, food, and a shopping area.

This Juneteenth, pianist Lara Downes remembers the freedom that has been hard fought and hard won.

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack says the decision is an opportunity for the courts of the state to show that they are interested in promoting equality for all Michiganders.