The Juneteenth flag, explained (opens in new tab)

Editor’s note, June 19, 2026, 6 am ET: This story is being republished for Juneteenth. It was originally published in 2022. Part of the Juneteenth issue of The Highlight, produced in partnership with Capital B. As the Juneteenth holiday approaches, you’ll start to see various symbols of Blackness across the country. Front lawns, apartment balconies and clothing with the […]