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But on this year’s Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the usually talkative president kept silent about a day important to Black ...
Omaha's first Black mayor John Ewing Jr. said everyone should recognize the holiday. He said he is very proud of the history ...
June 19th, better known as Juneteenth, is the national holiday marking the emancipation of the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.
The 160th anniversary of Juneteenth was commemorated Thursday across the Twin Cities with block parties, festivals, concerts ...
Milwaukee's Juneteenth parade featured bands, dancers, and dignitaries, drawing a massive crowd to celebrate black freedom and community togetherness.
Former President Joe Biden visited Galveston for Juneteenth, attending a service at a historic church and receiving a plaque ...
Biden has largely stayed out of the limelight since leaving office, but he had harsh words for his successor Thursday night.
Former President Joe Biden spoke at a historic church in Galveston, Texas in honor of Juneteenth. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Corey Powell, co-chair of the Lubbock Juneteenth committee, says the freedoms fought and died for many years ago should never ...
The former president asked that people vote and help others register to vote at the Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.
Five years ago, the nation recognized the first Juneteenth. It marks the day in 1965 when Union soldiers went to Galveston, ...
Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union ...