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The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
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 ...
GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden might be a special guest at a Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island. It ...
History came alive Tuesday for visitors to Galveston’s historic 1838 Menard House as living history interpreters regaled ...
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved ...
Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...
A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial ...
As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.
America's newest federal holiday is right around the corner. Juneteenth is an important day that celebrates the emancipation ...
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to ...
Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, will be commemorated Thursday with several ...