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The City of Kilgore celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and cookout on Saturday. The Kilgore Legacy Foundation hosted the ...
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two ...
While the world wasn't looking, Galveston effectively turned Juneteenth into a monthlong celebration. The party will reach a fever pitch this weekend with a full slate of events, including a lecture ...
Communities across East Texas like Kilgore, Longview, Marshall and Tyler all celebrated Juneteenth this weekend. Juneteenth ...
In her 90s, Opal Lee walked to Washington to demand that June 19, the day that marks the end of slavery, become a national holiday – for all to remember what freedom really means.
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
Denver’s Juneteenth Parade marched through the Five Points neighborhood, kicking off the Juneteenth Music Festival on Sunday, ...
The Statesman has gathered 9 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in the ...
As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.
Hundreds gathered on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Tyler on Saturday morning to celebrate freedom, heritage, and ...
The 19th annual Juneteenth Bash will be June 21 and June 22 in Spudder Park at Smith and Tulsa streets in Wichita Falls, ...
Recipients were recognized for academics, leadership and community service. The scholarships celebrate Juneteenth, honoring ...