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Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...
Juneteenth celebrations combine remembrance with joy, highlighted by one family's history and national recognition of the ...
Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was the driving force in establishing Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when slaves in Galveston learned they were free, as a federal holiday.
Eugene Howard and his family have a deep connection to Juneteenth, as it marks the day their ancestors were freed.
Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...
HOUSTON — This Juneteenth, KHOU is spotlighting the enduring tradition of African American family reunions in its ...
This year's Juneteenth gatherings in Houston offer an array of opportunities to learn, experience and celebrate Black history ...
June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.