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Former President Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.

KHOU on MSN · 1h

Former President Biden expected to attend Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden was expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island Thursday. Biden is among the dignitaries who are attending the Juneteenth Emancipation March and Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.

The Dallas Morning News · 2h

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Galveston

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.

Juneteenth, US Federal Holiday

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

U.S. News & World Report · 16h

Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,

Omaha.com · 8h

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

People unfamiliar with the occasion may be asking themselves, is there a "right" way to celebrate Juneteenth? For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers.

Brownwood locals celebrate Juneteenth in unity

KTAB Abilene on MSN · 2h

Carrying the torch: Brownwood locals celebrate Juneteenth in unity

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is now recognized as a federal holiday. It marks the day in 1865 when the news of

Yahoo · 44m

Why celebrate Juneteenth? What local events are happening this week

Thursday is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.

Albuquerque Journal · 3h

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth, stock market

Forbes · 4h

As Juneteenth Marks Its Fifth Year As A National Holiday, Are Companies Participating? It Depends.

Happy Birthday, Juneteenth! America's newest federal holiday celebrates its 5th year of celebration in 2025. But are companies celebrating? The short answer: it depends.

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

Is the stock market open or closed on Juneteenth 2025? See full holiday schedule

United States stock markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will be closed Thursday and reopen Friday, June 20. The U.S. bond market will also be closed on June 19,

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 15h

Here's what's open and closed on Juneteenth in Houston this week

One of America's newest federal holidays takes place Thursday, and government offices and some businesses will close their doors for a day. Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN12h

See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

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A Look Back: Fort Worth’s deep connections to the Juneteenth holiday

Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...

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Juneteenth at the Trump White House shows what a difference a year makes

The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.

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Juneteenth celebrations in Spokane started small but keep growing

Torrents of rain did nothing to stop the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition's first celebration at Liberty Park in 2011.

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East Texas native ‘Prince of Southern Soul’ to emcee, perform at Kilgore Juneteenth concert

An East Texas native and southern soul blues singer is returning home to celebrate and perform at Kilgore’s Juneteenth music concert.

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Juneteenth festivities kick off in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas — Juneteenth festivities officially began Wednesday in Odessa as the Black Cultural Council of Odessa launched ...

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North Texas woman traces her family lineage to a freed slave; discovers even more relatives

One North Texas woman’s mission to preserve her family’s legacy 02:05. As Texans honor Juneteenth, one North Texas woman is continuing a deeply person ...

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