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 ...

On June 19, 2025, the United States will observe Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery. This day of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is ...

Juneteenth may mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, but thousands of ...

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday.

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

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

Composed by Joel Thompson and penned by librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, this collection of 12 songs is a tribute to the ...