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Juneteenth began in Galveston, Texas — The birthplace of a national celebration

June 19, 1865—when Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

40/29 News · 16h

Juneteenth: From Texas origins to a national celebration

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

CBS News · 7h

Here are some Juneteenth events happening in North Texas

Juneteenth is a federal holiday also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. It's celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to announce the Civil War was over,

I won't celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday

USA TODAY · 9h

What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

Houston Chronicle · 5h

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

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed f

Yahoo · 5h

Local events to commemorate Juneteenth

June 19, also known as Juneteenth, is a day to celebrate the freedom of people once enslaved in the United States. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, received news of the Emancipation Proclamation,

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This Day in History on June 19: Emancipation Proclamation Enforced in Galveston, Texas

June 19 has witnessed some of the most transformative events in world history, spanning social justice milestones, groundbreaking scientific achievements, ...

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TSU, local law firm to study economic impact of delayed Texas freedom

Texas Southern University and the Houston-based law firm, Roberts Markland, announced a new partnership. The partnership will ...

FOX 8 News5h

Will mail be delivered on Juneteenth?

Juneteenth was signed into law as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, by former President Joe Biden. He was surrounded by ...

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Walk for Freedom attendees celebrate Juneteenth while honoring Opal Lee, despite her absence

The Walk for Freedom is held on Juneteenth to mark the two-and-a-half-year delay between the Emancipation Proclamation and ...

Today is Juneteenth: Is mail delivered on Juneteenth? Here's what closed in El Paso

Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's why it's celebrated.

CW39 Houston5h

Texas Southern receives $100K grant for emancipation

Texas Southern University and the Houston-based law firm, Roberts Markland, announced a new partnership. The partnership will conduct a study of the legal and economic impacts due ...

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Juneteenth: Time for a new view on the freeing of the last slaves in Texas

The Juneteenth proclamation said that slaves were free from bondage, but were not going to be allowed to leave their owners.

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St. Louis Park City Council issues proclamation observing Juneteenth

The St. Louis Park City Council passed a proclamation at its June 16 meeting observing Juneteenth 2025. Juneteenth is a federal holiday recognizing the day, June 19, 1865, when enslaved ...

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Opal Lee didn't attend her annual Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth, but her legacy still led the way

Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom wrapped up in Fort Worth Thursday morning, but it was missing the person who started it all.

Juneteenth 2025: What to know, including what’s open

The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee ...

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