Juneteenth serves as a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come against great odds and a call to action to continue investing ...

The Juneteenth holiday — its name combining “June” and “nineteenth” — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated it a federal holiday — expanding its ...

Juneteenth 2025 events across the United States Washington, DC. The Anacostia Community Museum will hold a daylong ...

Gov. Greg Abbott hasn't yet decided whether he'll approve or veto a bill that would ban THC products in Texas. "I'm going to ...

HOUSTON — Although Juneteenth falls on June 19, Houstonians began the celebration early with the “Celebrate Freedom Festival” on Sunday at Emancipation Park. The day was filled with vibrant ...

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HOUSTON — As we mark another year of Juneteenth celebrations, KHOU 11 presents "Juneteenth 1865-2024: A Legacy of Song," a documentary special that delves into the legacy of this historic day ...

Koritha Mitchell, an English professor at Ohio State University who celebrated Juneteenth growing up in a small town outside of Houston, told CBS News in 2021 that, for her, the day revolved ...

Houston knows how to celebrate Juneteenth. Houston, one of the largest cities in the country and located approximately two hours from Galveston—the birthplace of Juneteenth—boasts a sizable ...

As Juneteenth approaches, Houston and Galveston are hosting various events to honor this historic occasion. Here is a guide to this year's celebrations, including festivals, parades, educational ...