17 Recipes to Celebrate Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with these healthy and tasty recipes. Juneteenth, which is observed on June 19, is a day that honors the 1865 Emancipation celebration when African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free from enslavement. The day is both a joyful celebration and a time to reflect and educate others about the history of the holiday (learn more about Juneteenth with this article and menu from culinary historian Jessica B. Harris). Many people recognize Juneteenth by having family cookouts, so we've pulled together recipes like Grilled Chicken with Citrus-BBQ Glaze, Easy Pineapple Coleslaw and Banana Pudding Parfaits to help you celebrate deliciously.