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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 ...
Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...
Juneteenth 2025: Will government offices remain open? Is it a federal holiday | Check the 2025 holiday calendar
As the United States prepares to mark Juneteenth this Thursday, June 19, 2025, several government services and public ...
Former President Joe Biden may be attending Galveston Juneteenth celebrations
Multiple Houston media outlets are reporting former President Joe Biden may be visiting Galveston Thursday to ...
See The Dallas Morning News’ best stories about Opal Lee in honor of Juneteenth
Thursday will mark 160 years since Union forces landed in Galveston with news that enslaved Texans had been emancipated more ...
Juneteenth performance at Alamo aims to honor its history, significance
The free, 25-minute music and dance program, "Remembering Juneteenth," will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Alamo Plaza.
Here's what's open and closed on Juneteenth in Houston this week
Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas. Here’s what will ...
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Former President Biden may attend Juneteenth celebrations on Galveston Island
GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden might be a special guest at a Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island. It ...
The surprising reason N.J. celebrates Juneteenth on a completely different day than the rest of the country
New Jersey state offices will close Friday. But the federal holiday falls on Thursday, creating confusion for residents and a ...
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed tomorrow
Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United ...