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HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep.
To begin, visitors can experience the 51-mile trail that marks the original Juneteenth journey, starting at the Gulf Coast city of Galveston and ending in stops in Houston.
Michael Lewis sells a shirt to Qiana O’Leary, Ph.D., during the Celebrate Freedom - Juneteenth Family Fun Day event Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Emancipation Park in Houston.
HOUSTON – Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the enforced end of slavery in Galveston on June 19, 1865. The holiday celebrates freeing the last enslaved African American people ...
As Juneteenth approaches, Houston and Galveston are hosting various events to honor this historic occasion. Celebrations include festivals, parades, educational programs, and concerts.
The Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover returns for its fourth year with new parties and after-hours events, starting June 20. Here's what you need to know about the celebrations. How it started ...
This year mark's the 150th anniversary of Houston's Juneteenth celebration in Emancipation Park. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19.
Students are received by cheering United Airlines staff as they enter the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston after participating in the “Juneteenth Flight,” Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Read full article: Celebrating 160 Years: Juneteenth Houston announces exciting event for today Juneteenth Houston, formerly known as The Juneteenth Houston Citywide Committee, announced its 160th ...
As a Texan, Juneteenth is a holiday I feel deeply connected to. It was in Galveston, Texas, about 45 minutes away from my hometown Houston, that Major General Gordon Granger declared that all ...