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A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
US General Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, delivering the long-awaited news of emancipation to enslaved Americans — an ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
Former President Joe Biden was expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island Thursday. Biden is among the ...
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
This Thursday, June 19, the birthplace of Juneteenth comes alive with The Official Juneteenth Return—a free public ...
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
It’s been 160 years since enslaved people in Galveston Texas were told they were free. This year, Former President Joe Biden ...