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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,

USA Today · 1d

Juneteenth celebrations happening in Adelanto and Barstow

Juneteenth is the nation’s latest federal holiday, which commemorates the end of Black slavery in the United States. A Juneteenth Jubilee is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. on June 18, at Barstow Community College’s Viking Lounge,

Axios on MSN · 1d

Juneteenth events around Miami to celebrate the holiday

Juneteenth is on Thursday, and there are numerous ways to celebrate the holiday across Miami. Why it matters: Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation.

the Juneteenth Federal Holiday Survived Trump's War on DEI

The Associated Press on MSN · 21m

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

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history’s darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or cookouts.

USA TODAY · 5h

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.

Syracuse.com · 1h

Juneteenth history: How June 19 became America’s newest federal holiday

Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July."

Juneteenth, Bank of America

USA TODAY · 4h

Today is Juneteenth: Is mail delivered on Juneteenth? Here's what closed in El Paso

Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's why it's celebrated.

WNEP · 35m

Are banks open on Juneteenth? What's open and closed Thursday

Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks planning to close on Thursday, June 19 include: Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase and Co., Wells Fargo, Truist, CitiBank and Capital One.

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Is there mail on Juneteenth? USPS, post office, FedEx hours

Mail deliveries may be impacted on Juneteenth, the holiday in which Americans celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.

Former President Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth

Associated Press News on MSN · 19h

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.

Chron on MSN · 1d

Is Joe Biden coming to Galveston? Rumors swirl ahead of Juneteenth.

The source of the rumor remains a mystery, but that doesn't make it any less potent: former President Joe Biden may be a "special guest" Thursday at Reedy Chapel, the historic Galveston church believed to be the site of one of history's first Juneteenth celebrations,

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 13h

Former President Biden expected to attend Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston | See today's road closures

The former president was on the guest list for the Emancipation March and Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.

Juneteenth Celebrations in Basin

CBS News on MSN · 2h

See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday in years past.

Yahoo · 2h

Juneteenth Celebrations in the Basin

Juneteenth celebrations have kicked off in Odessa and Midland and will continue through Sunday, June 22nd. June 19 marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom,

East Bay Times · 1d

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in the Bay Area

The first celebration of Juneteenth was held in Texas in 1866 and it is now considered the longest-running holiday for Black and African American communities. Here are some of the events planned to mark the occasion in the Bay Area this week: Hella Juneteenth Festival (Oakland): June 19,

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Juneteenth 2025: From Texas to Washington, check 10 best places to celebrate with amazing activities across US

Juneteenth has become one of the most important and symbolic celebrations in African American history in the United States.

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 Texas parade and festival ...

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 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 ...

Iowa Public Radio11m

Despite new challenges, Juneteenth event organizers are unbowed

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of ...

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Google marks Juneteenth 2025 with a Doodle

Google marked Juneteenth Thursday with a Google Doodle crafted to represent both African American heritage and culture, and ...

Juneteenth endures even as the rest of Black history is under attack by Trump and GOP. Here’s why.

It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell ...

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Who is Opal Lee? Here's why she is considered the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth'

Juneteenth is a significant day for African Americans, especially in Texas, even before it became a federal holiday. There's a lot of work that goes into getting a holiday federally observed, and much ...

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