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Juneteenth downpours possible from Houston to Galveston. Here's a timeline of storms
Juneteenth celebrations are being held across Southeast Texas, but Thursday’s weather could include a scattering of afternoon ...
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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
It's time to celebrate Juneteenth, the country's youngest federal holiday. Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, ...
Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
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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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 ...
What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
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From Galveston to the Fillmore: The man who brought Juneteenth to SF
Texas native Wesley Johnson Sr. donned his signature white Stetson cowboy hat and rode his white stallion through city ...
Juneteenth at the Trump White House shows what a difference a year makes
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.