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HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep.
"Emancipation Park is sacred ground." It was important to hold the event, even though it was postponed due to weather last month.
The Houston Grand Opera is stepping out of the Wortham Theater and into Emancipation Park Tuesday night for a powerful Juneteenth celebration.
Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to establish Houston’s Emancipation Park—a space to celebrate Juneteenth and ...
For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...
In Juneteenth’s fifth year as a federal holiday, commemorations of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States continue to evolve in the Baltimore area and beyond.
The annual Juneteenth celebration is returning to Staunton this weekend. Juneteenth itself is June 19 every year, but the celebrations have taken place on the weekends before and after the federal ...
Several events are scheduled in Abilene to celebrate Juneteenth. June 19 is recognized as a federal holiday and a state ...
KPRC 2 encourages Houston residents to share their Juneteenth celebration photos and videos through Click2Pins for a chance to be featured both on-air and online.
People across Washington state are celebrating Juneteenth on Thursday, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. June 19 holds significant meaning for ...
The city of Jacksonville celebrated Juneteenth and the grand re-opening of Lincoln Park Saturday. The day began with the annual Juneteenth parade, which featured more than 80 entries consisting of ...