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Biden, Texas and Juneteenth

CBS News on MSN · 31m

Biden joins Juneteenth event at historic church in Texas

Biden said at the time that June 19 serves as a "day in which we remember the moral stain, the terrible toll that slavery took on the country, and continues to take." Juneteenth b

Associated Press News · 1h

Biden attends Juneteenth church service in Texas

The holiday was designated a federal holiday in 2021 by former U.S. President Joe Biden. (AP Video/Lekan Oyekanmi)

Here are some Juneteenth events happening in North Texas

Juneteenth is a federal holiday also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. It's celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to announce the Civil War was over,

Juneteenth, American history

The Associated Press on MSN · 44m

Photos of Juneteenth celebrations commemorating end to slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

'This is American history:' See photos around the US as the nation celebrates Juneteenth

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates Juneteenth

Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History held Juneteenth celebrations on Thursday.

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Juneteenth parade and festival in Austin among 5 family-friendly events in Central Texas

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...

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Lubbock gives thanks, remembers sacrifices made on Juneteenth

Corey Powell, co-chair of the Lubbock Juneteenth committee, says the freedoms fought and died for many years ago should never ...

FOX 35 Orlando on MSN1h

Juneteenth celebrated across U.S. with unity, reflection and calls for justice

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of ...

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North Texas man files lawsuit over alleged racist symbol displayed on Juneteenth at hardware store

As North Texans observe and celebrate Juneteenth, the day now triggers a memory of something an Arlington man said he would ...

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Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native

Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.

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Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president

But on this year’s Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the usually talkative president kept silent about a day important to Black ...

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Juneteenth 2025: Grand Rapids celebrates 160th anniversary with parade, festivities

Juneteenth celebrations in Grand Rapids kicked off Thursday, June 19, in southeast Grand Rapids with a parade along Eastern ...

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Will mail run today? Is the post office closed on Juneteenth?

Government and state offices will be closed, as will the U.S. Post Office. That means there will be no mail delivery on ...

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