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

Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...

Opal Lee was 89 when she began her campaign to make the day a federal holiday. At 98. she's still an inspiration ...

My heart aches for what I know the enslaved people had to deal with. They sacrificed so much,” said state Sen. John Lovick.

Juneteenth is a celebration that is Texas’ gift to the rest of the nation. It’s a reminder that those ships in the distance ...

Galveston launches Juneteenth by, reenacting General Order No. 3, the order that let slaves aware of their freedom.

Washington — Former President Joe Biden is set to head to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to join a Juneteenth Celebration ...

June 19 has witnessed some of the most transformative events in world history, spanning social justice milestones, groundbreaking scientific achievements, ...

Juneteenth is a day of celebration for all Americans. Panelists shared that message with community members Thursday at the ...

Texas Southern University and the Houston-based law firm, Roberts Markland, announced a new partnership. The partnership will conduct a study of the legal and economic impacts due ...

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal ...

Donald Trump has no Juneteenth events, while Joe Biden is expected to make an appearance in Galveston, Texas, to take part in a 160th -anniversary service.