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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 ...
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 ...
Photos of Juneteenth celebrations commemorating end to slavery
Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has ...
Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native
Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.
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Voices lifted with Juneteenth flag-raising
It was the 160th anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation ...
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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 ...
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Juneteenth celebrated across U.S. with unity, reflection and calls for justice
Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of ...