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Juneteenth downpours possible from Houston to Galveston. Here's a timeline of storms
This year's Juneteenth celebrations from Houston to Galveston and beyond could include rain and even storms. If you have ...
From Galveston to Concord, 5 communities keep Juneteenth stories alive
For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...
Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union ...
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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas
A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
Today is Juneteenth: Is mail delivered on Juneteenth? Here's what closed in El Paso
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's why it's celebrated.
What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...
Juneteenth 2025: Celebrating Resilience, Joy And Resistance Despite Racial Justice Backlash
From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...
'History is being challenged': Rev. Al slams DEI attacks on Juneteenth holiday
Thursday, June 19 marks the Juneteenth holiday, the day in 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free. The Rev. Al Sharpton and Maura Gay discuss.