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I won't celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday

What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

The Associated Press on MSN · 37m

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

For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers:

Newsweek on MSN · 9h

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and has a history going back to the 1860s.

Juneteenth, Galveston and Texas

Mint on MSN · 1h

Juneteenth began in Galveston, Texas — The birthplace of a national celebration

June 19, 1865—when Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Former President Joe Biden may be attending Galveston Juneteenth celebrations

Multiple Houston media outlets are reporting former President Joe Biden may be visiting Galveston Thursday to participate Juneteenth celebrations on the island.

Chron on MSN · 1d

Former president to visit this Texas city to celebrate Juneteenth

Given his public support for Donald Trump, Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen is about the last person who could be called a Joe Biden supporter. Nevertheless, Fullen's department is taking steps to welcome the former president to Thursday's festivities at Reedy Chapel,

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Juneteenth 2025: Celebrating Resilience, Joy And Resistance Despite Racial Justice Backlash

From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...

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From Galveston to Concord, 5 communities keep Juneteenth stories alive

For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d

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 celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

The federal holiday marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.

What is Juneteenth? The history behind the celebrations this week

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...

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Juneteenth 101: The Real Story of Black Freedom and Why the Movement Still Matters

June 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived […] The post ...

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