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This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...
Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in ...
For more than 150 years, June 19 has been a day to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Communities across the ...
Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth, including when it is and the meaning behind the day, plus what's open ...
Participants reflect on Saturday’s Juneteenth parade and encourage Texoma residents to join the community for Sherman’s 3-day ...
At the heart of The University of Texas at Arlington’s campus, Andrew Billings, Kynnedi Hughs and Adrianna Williamson—student ...
A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
Thursday, June 19, 2025, marks the annual federal holiday of Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the ...
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
Four years after being officially recognized as a national holiday, Juneteenth will be celebrated throughout City with an ...
Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ...