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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 culture. GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston is marking the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a week of celebrations honoring the legacy of emancipation and African American culture.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 4d

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Houston and Galveston with festivals and events

As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.

USA Today · 1d

When was Juneteenth created? Why is it celebrated? What to know about Washington events

Juneteenth celebrates the end of the slavery in the United States. But when was the holiday created, and how did it get its name?

Juneteenth, US Holiday

Bloomberg · 19h

What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Become a US Holiday?

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.

NBC New York on MSN · 1d

What's the history of Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday this year?

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston,

USA Today · 20h

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? State holiday? What to know about day's history in Missouri

Juneteenth is an important day that celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. Considered the longest-running African American holiday, it has grown in recognition and significance since becoming a federal holiday in 2021.

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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 ...

ABC13 Houston on MSN10h

Galveston family shares stories of enslaved ancestors and success that followed ahead of Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For a local family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the journey of their enslaved ancestors and the success that followed. "My great ...

The Daily News5h

Reenactors bring Underground Railroad, Juneteenth history to life

History came alive Tuesday for visitors to Galveston’s historic 1838 Menard House as living history interpreters regaled ...

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Is Joe Biden coming to Galveston? Rumors swirl ahead of Juneteenth.

The source of the rumor remains a mystery, but that doesn't make it any less potent: former President Joe Biden may be a "special guest" Thursday at Reedy Chapel, the historic Galveston church ...

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As Juneteenth returns, what happens now to African American history?

Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...

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160 Years After Juneteenth, Houston Leaders Reclaim The Freedom To Build

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

mlive on MSN12h

Commemorate Juneteenth 2025 with these events in Washtenaw County

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved ...

When is Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday? Everything to know about its history

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to ...

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