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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 ...
Minnesota's connection to the "fathers of Juneteenth"
Parades, concerts and gatherings are just some of the ways families and communities celebrate Juneteenth — but it's much more ...
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 ...
Arlington 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." ...
Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native
Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.
Corpus Christi kicks off 8th Annual Juneteenth Festival with full weekend of celebration
This year’s expanded festival invites everyone to take part in a celebration rooted in freedom, unity, and heritage — right ...
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Juneteenth celebrations with art, history and health continue across Houston this weekend
Juneteenth has passed, but the celebrations continue! If you're looking for some engagement this weekend, stop by these ...
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Hundreds of Texans walk for Opal Lee at her annual Fort Worth Juneteenth celebration
The day became a federal holiday June 17, 2021, with Lee in attendance as President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth bill into ...