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Washington Examiner on MSN · 35m

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,

Where to find 2025 Juneteenth events in the Chicago area

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. There will be celebrations throughout the Chicago area to honor and celebrate Black culture. From delicious foods,

Juneteenth, Everybody Should Celebrate

My NBC5 on MSN · 19m

Juneteenth celebrations continue through the weekend in Vermont; how you can get involved

Juneteenth has been celebrated by the Black community since 1865, and in libraries, parks, and downtown spaces across the state, there are events that community members can be a part of — including live musical performances, poetry readings, and museum tours.

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.

Esquire on MSN · 8h

Everybody Should Celebrate Juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth to all who celebrate, which god damn well should be all of us, damn it. Sing it, Mr. Hurt. By the President of the United States of America:A Proclamation.Whereas

2hon MSN

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 ...

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Crowds gather in Galveston to honor the day Texas slaves learned they were free

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

5h

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 ...

Former President Biden to Commemorate Juneteenth at Historic Galveston Church Amidst Anniversary Celebrations

Former President Biden's attendance at the Juneteenth event at Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston highlights the historical ...

3hon MSN

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 ...

24m

'This is American history:' The nation celebrates Juneteenth, see photos around the US

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally ...

25mon MSN

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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Older generations walk in Fort Worth to preserve Juneteenth history: ‘Don't let it die'

Those who showed up for the 2.5 mile walk representing the 2.5 years it took for news of freedom to reach slaves in Texas, ...

3h

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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