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Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned ...
The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is hosting its annual Juneteenth Fest with an urgent theme this year. This Juneteenth ...
This year's Juneteenth celebrations from Houston to Galveston and beyond could include rain and even storms. If you have ...
Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...
From weathered cabins to restored historic two-story homes, a Juneteenth tour of 1800s-era houses traces Black Houstonians’ ...
Celebrating Juneteenth through food, history and song. Houston mass choir gives an emotional performance, plus a walk-through ...
Planning to celebrate Juneteenth outdoors? You might want to pack an umbrella and build in a little extra time, as scattered ...
Former President Joe Biden is expected to attend the emancipation march and subsequent service at Reedy Chapel Thursday.
Houston Chronicle reporter Joy Sewing reveals her family's connection to Juneteenth and sharecropping, sharing her uncle's journey from poverty to becoming a successful bank owner.
Eugene Howard and his family have a deep connection to Juneteenth, as it marks the day their ancestors were freed.
Former President Joe Biden spoke at a Juneteenth event in Galveston, celebrating the day 160 years ago when slaves were told they were free.
As more and more people celebrate the holiday, some Black Americans are beginning to personalize the traditional menu.