The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden might be a special guest at a Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island. It ...

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For a local family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the journey of their enslaved ancestors and the success that followed. "My great ...

History came alive Tuesday for visitors to Galveston’s historic 1838 Menard House as living history interpreters regaled ...

Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial ...

Galveston, Texas, stands as the unique birthplace of Juneteenth, where on June 19, 1865, freedom reached the final enslaved ...

As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.

Newsom officially recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday in 2022, giving state workers the option to take the day off in ...

Yes, Juneteenth is a state holiday in Missouri and is observed every 19th day of June. As such, all state offices are closed ...

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved ...