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Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
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 ...
Juneteenth holiday passes with no word from President Trump
Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president. He even claimed once to have made it “very famous.” ...
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On Juneteenth, Kansas City remembers the fight for freedom: 'We can never forget'
At the Juneteenth Cookout, families, adults and teenagers gathered together to celebrate the day commemorating the end of ...
Historic Juneteenth home tour traces Black Houstonians’ journey from slavery to homeownership
From weathered cabins to restored historic two-story homes, a Juneteenth tour of 1800s-era houses traces Black Houstonians’ ...
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How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title
June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.
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Galveston Symphony concert celebrates when 250,000 enslaved Texans were finally freed
A concert from the Galveston Symphony Orchestra marked 160 years since enslaved people in Texas were officially freed – a day ...
Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time
Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...