Juneteenth, Galveston
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In the four years since Juneteenth became a national holiday, Galveston has embraced its complicated past in a way it never had before. Signs welcoming motorists to the "Birthplac
Hampton Roads hosts vibrant events to commemorate Juneteenth, offering free access to cultural celebrations, educational panels, and music across multiple cities.
Even though Juneteenth may not be celebrated as widely this year, it's encouraging to see that Houston, which plays an important role in the history of this holiday, still holds it in
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
With city and church-hosted events, residents and leaders paused to remember a day when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. Organizers say
The 19th annual Juneteenth Bash will be June 21 and June 22 in Spudder Park at Smith and Tulsa streets in Wichita Falls, Crystal LaGale posted on Facebook.
On Saturday, the Juneteenth Jubilee Planning Committee hosted a family fun day at Blunt Park to celebrate the holiday.
The city held its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 14, at Rainbow Lagoon Park, with Lalah Hathaway, a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, headlining a day filled with music, dance, food and cultural installations.
Juneteenth turns 160 years old. Officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021—becoming America’s 11th national