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Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in ...
This Thursday, June 19, the birthplace of Juneteenth comes alive with The Official Juneteenth Return—a free public ...
A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on Juneteenth. Walmart and Target will be open during normal hours. A ...
The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee Day” or “Freedom Day” and gathered in homes, parks and communities to ...
Metro released an updated holiday schedule for Juneteenth, providing details for passengers who need to travel on Thursday.
Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas. Here’s what will ...
A Juneteenth festival on Thursday will coincide with the dedication of the historical marker, which memorializes the 95 ...
Elizabeth Freeman’s life was amazing. There was nobody like her and there will never be another like her," said the play's co ...
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...
In the fight to preserve history, we can’t solely rely on museums, public education or public libraries. We still have control over our own stories.
The Community Artists’ Collective is set to bring a special Juneteenth celebration to Houston featuring art and music.