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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 ...
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160 years after its inception, a guide to what is Juneteenth and how to celebrate it
Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics ... The day after he will host a stand-up comedy and jazz show at ...
Politics are slowing down Texas city’s plans for a Juneteenth museum
In the four years since Juneteenth became a national holiday, Galveston has embraced its complicated past in a way it never ...
Juneteenth Festival Brings Culture, Community to Davenport’s Riverfront
The family-friendly Juneteenth celebration Saturday with food trucks, Black-owned vendors, live music, and the crowning of the 2025 Miss Juneteenth Queen.
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Column: Black conservatism breaking barriers in Southeast Texas
When Juneteenth became a National Holiday in 2021, Southeast Texas County Black Conservatives were already fulfilling the essence of President Abraham Lincoln’s January 1, 1863 executive order ...
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Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they said
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in ...
Juneteenth may be more subdued this year, but Houston is still grappling with the questions it raises
Even though Juneteenth may not be celebrated as widely this year, it's encouraging to see that Houston, which plays  an ...
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Houston celebrates 52nd annual Juneteenth parade despite storm threats
The streets of Third Ward came alive today as Houstonians gathered for the 52nd Annual Juneteenth Parade, a vibrant celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black history.