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Trump used Juneteenth to denounce ‘nonworking holidays.’ Some political observers say it wasn’t a coincidence
For social justice activist Glenn Harris, President Donald Trump’s statement on Juneteenth, arguing there are “too many ...
La Grange Juneteenth event features recollections of cousin of Emmett Till
Those gathered June 19 for a Juneteenth commemoration in La Grange heard the Rev. Wheeler Parker tell of his cousin Emmett ...
Trump not hosting Juneteenth events as Biden heads to Texas for celebration
President Donald Trump will not commemorate Juneteenth, despite previously taking credit for the relatively new federal ...
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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 ...
Juneteenth parade and festival in Austin among 5 family-friendly events in Central Texas
Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...
On Juneteenth, a Celebration of Pride, Joy, and History in Austin, Texas
Thursday morning rears a bright and warm beginning to the 27th annual Austin Central Texas Juneteenth parade. Music hits the ...
Biden attends Juneteenth church service in Texas
The holiday was designated a federal holiday in 2021 by former U.S. President Joe Biden. (AP Video/Lekan Oyekanmi) ...
Man files lawsuit claiming racial harassment after noose found at North Texas hardware store on Juneteenth
I feel like it was a message," Devondrick Hartsfield said. "It was very intentional. I was the only Black man there." ...
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Mansfield, Texas, Embraces Juneteenth: Art Exhibits and Food Trucks Celebrate Freedom and Culture
Mansfield, Texas celebrates Juneteenth with an art exhibit and a food truck festival featuring culture, food, and music.
North Texas man files lawsuit over alleged racist symbol displayed on Juneteenth at hardware store
As North Texans observe and celebrate Juneteenth, the day now triggers a memory of something an Arlington man said he would ...
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Juneteenth celebrations commemorate end to slavery — Photo Gallery
Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has ...