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Former President Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Former President Joe Biden to Attend Juneteenth Celebration at Historic AME Church in Galveston

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

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 5h

Former President Joe Biden may be attending Galveston Juneteenth celebrations

Multiple Houston media outlets are reporting former President Joe Biden may be visiting Galveston Thursday to participate Juneteenth celebrations on the island.

Chron on MSN · 13h

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

The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June of 1865, it became one of the first locations on the island visited by messengers reading aloud U.S. Army Gen. Gordon Granger's General Order No. 3, which ended slavery in Texas.

Juneteenth, federal reserve

USA TODAY · 3h

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about the holiday

Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free.

al.com on MSN · 32m

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What’s open and what’s closed on June 19

Juneteenth, marked each year on June 19, commemorates one of the final acts of emancipation of slaves in the U.S.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 6h

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.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN3h

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 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 ...

FOX 26 Houston on MSN54m

Juneteenth celebration tomorrow in Galveston

Galveston, the birthplace of Juneteenth, will host a celebration tomorrow honoring 160 years of Black freedom.

Axios on MSN19h

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 ...

The Times Herald26m

Norristown raises Juneteenth flag to celebrate ‘equality and justice’

Today we raise the flag to honor that moment as a reminder that freedom delayed is still freedom denied, and that freedom ...

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Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...

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160 Years After Juneteenth, Houston Leaders Reclaim The Freedom To Build

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

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After freedom rings: Galveston family shares stories of enslaved ancestors, success that followed ahead of Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the ...

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