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Former President Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 54m

Former President Biden expected to attend Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden was expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island Thursday. Biden is among the dignitaries who are attending the Juneteenth Emancipation March and Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.

The Dallas Morning News · 2h

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Galveston

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.

Juneteenth, US Federal Holiday

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,

Omaha.com · 9h

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

People unfamiliar with the occasion may be asking themselves, is there a "right" way to celebrate Juneteenth? For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers.

Brownwood locals celebrate Juneteenth in unity

KTAB Abilene on MSN · 3h

Carrying the torch: Brownwood locals celebrate Juneteenth in unity

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is now recognized as a federal holiday. It marks the day in 1865 when the news of

Yahoo · 1h

Why celebrate Juneteenth? What local events are happening this week

Thursday is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 4h

A Juneteenth guide: What it is, how to celebrate it and what's open and closed

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans' true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed for

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN13h

See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

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Juneteenth at the Trump White House shows what a difference a year makes

The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.

The University of Texas at Arlington6h

Juneteenth vibes flow on UTA campus

At the heart of The University of Texas at Arlington’s campus, Andrew Billings, Kynnedi Hughs and Adrianna Williamson—student ...

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about its beginnings

Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal ...

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East Texas native ‘Prince of Southern Soul’ to emcee, perform at Kilgore Juneteenth concert

An East Texas native and southern soul blues singer is returning home to celebrate and perform at Kilgore’s Juneteenth music ...

Juneteenth celebrations in Spokane started small but keep growing

Torrents of rain did nothing to stop the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition's first celebration at Liberty Park in 2011.

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Juneteenth festivities kick off in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas — Juneteenth festivities officially began Wednesday in Odessa as the Black Cultural Council of Odessa launched ...

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North Texas woman traces her family lineage to a freed slave; discovers even more relatives

One North Texas woman’s mission to preserve her family’s legacy 02:05. As Texans honor Juneteenth, one North Texas woman is continuing a deeply person ...

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