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Juneteenth, Biden and Texas

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Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Galveston, Texas

Washington — Former President Joe Biden is set to head to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to join a Juneteenth Celebration Service at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 17m

Trump not hosting Juneteenth events as Biden heads to Texas for celebration

President Donald Trump will not commemorate Juneteenth, despite previously taking credit for the relatively new federal holiday’s popularity. “I’m not tracking his signature on a proclamation today,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday.

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,

See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across U.S.

CBS News on MSN · 1h

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.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Here's what's open and closed on Juneteenth in Houston this week

One of America's newest federal holidays takes place Thursday, and government offices and some businesses will close their doors for a day. Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas.

What is Juneteenth and how is it celebrated?

Today is June 19, otherwise known as Juneteenth. It’s a day rooted in cookouts, parades and festivals. Despite the tradition and spectacle, not all Americans know what the holiday is or how it came to be.

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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 ...

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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 ...

How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

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In a first, ‘granddaughter of Juneteenth’ leads Opal’s freedom walk

What happens to a holiday when its most beloved champion cannot join the celebration? On Thursday, hundreds still showed up ...

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On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...

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Oakland has a unique relationship with Juneteenth. So does Mayor Barbara Lee.

OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first ...

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Celebrating Juneteenth in Boston: Photos

Juneteenth was commemorated across the country on Thursday, including in Boston at Roxbury Heritage State Park.

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Beyoncé fans in Paris to honor Juneteenth, singer with 'Freedom' surprise at June 19 show

Beyoncé’s Paris concert on Juneteenth inspired French fans to plan a special surprise, celebrating freedom during the June 19 ...

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