On his own, the president does not have the authority to strike Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Juneteenth was named a ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden might be a special guest at a Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island. It ...

The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...

When Houston Had the Blues' is a deeply fascinating documentary that explores the rise and fall of the genre in the city’s ...

A federal appeals court in San Francisco has heard arguments on whether the Trump administration should return control of ...

The trustee overseeing Alex Jones’ personal bankruptcy case is accusing the far-right conspiracy theorist of trying to shield ...

Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion ...

From infrastructure and affordability to culture and sports, Houstonians share why they believe their city outshines Austin ...

That answer made it plain that in Maine, at least, Emancipation Day (April 16) carried a historical weight that the Texan ...

The star and the red, white and blue flag of Juneteenth symbolizes freedom. Here's everything to know about the flag that ...

It is Juneteenth week! The holiday recognizes the summer day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and ...

As Americans across the country reflect on the history, significance and impact of slavery on the country, here are two local celebrations happening in the Austin County and Colorado County areas to ...