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US General Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, delivering the long-awaited news of emancipation to enslaved Americans — an ...
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
It’s been 160 years since enslaved people in Galveston Texas were told they were free. This year, Former President Joe Biden ...
Former President Joe Biden was expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island Thursday. Biden is among the ...
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and ...
(WPRI) — Juneteenth is a federal holiday marking the day when everyone in the United States became free. Here’s everything ...
June 19, 1865, can be described as a day of freedom. It's the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free ...
There are several events planned in the Sacramento area this week in celebration of Juneteenth, which is also known as ...
Reedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is often referred to as the Mother Church of Texas, a place where the enslaved would gather to worship.
Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...