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Juneteenth has long been celebrated by the African American community. The holiday dates back to June 19, 1865, marking the day the last remaining enslaved people in Texas found out they were free.
Americans across the country celebrated the federal holiday commemorating the day the last group of enslaved African Americans were informed they were free. June 19, dubbed Juneteenth, reflects on ...
HOUSTON — This Juneteenth, KHOU is spotlighting the enduring tradition of African American family reunions in its award-winning documentary series, now streaming on KHOU 11+.The segment explores ...
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV) - East Texas cities filled their streets with cars and floats celebrating Juneteenth. One Black community in Mount Pleasant traces their history back to shortly after ...
Kimberly Hardy brought her family to teach them about the history of Juneteenth. “It’s a really big deal because we are African American Texans and we’ve been in this country in Texas for so many ...
For many African Americans, the farther away from Texas they grew up, increased the likelihood they didn’t have big Juneteenth celebrations regularly. In the South, the day can vary based on ...
Families, friends, and visitors from all over packed into the International African American Museum to reflect, rejoice, and rep their roots in style. “I feel great.
Addison said to truly understand Juneteenth’s healing power people must recognize that Black American freedom is something that they still have to defend and fight for, whereas White Americans ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Juneteenth Foodways Festival, celebrating African-American culinary heritage, will be held on June 13th at the President Harrison House in Indianapolis.
The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum will host the fourth annual Juneteenth event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Advance tickets are $20, $10 for kids.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV) - East Texas cities filled their streets with cars and floats celebrating Juneteenth. One Black community in Mount Pleasant traces their history back to shortly after ...