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Biden takes swipes at Trump in Juneteenth speech
Biden has largely stayed out of the limelight since leaving office, but he had harsh words for his successor Thursday night.
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 ...
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Dozens celebrate 160th Juneteenth anniversary in its birthplace city of Galveston
Galveston – Thursday marks 160 years since the end to slavery in the United States or Juneteenth. The island city of ...
From Galveston to Concord, 5 communities keep Juneteenth stories alive
For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...
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 ...