HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep.

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 ...

This year's Juneteenth celebrations from Houston to Galveston and beyond could include rain and even storms. If you have outdoor plans, you shouldn't have to preemptively cancel them. Let's dive into ...

The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is hosting its annual Juneteenth Fest with an urgent theme this year. This Juneteenth ...

Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...

Another Juneteenth has come and gone, except in Galveston. Former President Joe Biden's visit to the island last Thursday and ...

From weathered cabins to restored historic two-story homes, a Juneteenth tour of 1800s-era houses traces Black Houstonians’ journey from slavery to freedom.

Today, the NAACP posted on X (Twitter) that Juneteenth is “a legacy of resilience and resistance and a reminder of the ...

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

Former President Joe Biden's arrival to the historic Reedy Chapel Thursday evening was met with cheers, song and dance. He ...

On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of “all persons held as slaves” in the still rebellious ...

Marysville’s Juneteenth celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Yuba Park. The event includes guest speakers, live performances, games, and activities for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to ...