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What Is Juneteenth? Everything to Know About the Federal Holiday
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...
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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: The history of a national holiday
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of ...
What is Juneteenth? The history behind the celebrations this week
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
What day is Juneteenth? What to know about the history of this week's federal holiday
Juneteenth 2025 is this week. Here's what to know about the federal holiday, why it's celebrated and its origins.
The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
A Look Back: Fort Worth’s deep connections to the Juneteenth holiday
Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...
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 at the Trump White House shows what a difference a year makes
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
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Juneteenth vibes flow on UTA campus
At the heart of The University of Texas at Arlington’s campus, Andrew Billings, Kynnedi Hughs and Adrianna Williamson—student ...
New Hampshire's Juneteenth celebration culminates with dance event
Though the Trump administration has been removing content on African American history from federal websites, Juneteenth ...
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Juneteenth National Independence Day: Celebrating freedom with parades, panels and purpose
Communities across the country mark Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates freedom with parades, panels and ...