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Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Galveston, Texas

Washington — Former President Joe Biden is set to head to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to join a Juneteenth Celebration Service at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 3h

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 holiday’s popularity. “I’m not tracking his signature on a proclamation today,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday.

Yahoo · 13h

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,

Inside history of Juneteenth

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN · 4h

Older generations walk in Fort Worth to preserve Juneteenth history: ‘Don't let it die'

Those who showed up for the 2.5 mile walk representing the 2.5 years it took for news of freedom to reach slaves in Texas, explain its importance.

CBS News · 5h

Inside the history of Juneteenth as Opal's Walk for Freedom takes place

It's Juneteenth and that means Opal's Walk for Freedom took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual 2.5 mile walk symbolizes the two-and-a-half years it took for news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas.

Yahoo · 13h

Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom to take place in Fort Worth on Juneteenth

Lee's annual 2.5-mile walk acknowledges the two and a half years it took for news of freedom to reach those enslaved in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. Over the decades, the celebrations that followed became known as Juneteenth.

Juneteenth, federal reserve

USA Today · 1d

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about the holiday

Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free.

Houston Chronicle · 12h

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

al.com · 1d

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What’s open and what’s closed on June 19

Juneteenth, marked each year on June 19, commemorates one of the final acts of emancipation of slaves in the U.S.

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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 ...

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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Will mail run today? Is the post office closed on Juneteenth?

Government and state offices will be closed, as will the U.S. Post Office. That means there will be no mail delivery on ...

ABC 10News San Diego21m

"There's power in the people," local non-profit leaders discuss Juneteenth & impacts on DEI

Juneteenth celebrations continue nationwide as Black community leaders express concerns over recent cuts to diversity, equity ...

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Rev. Al Sharpton, filmmaker Spike Lee speak out on Juneteenth

Rev. Al Sharpton and filmmaker Spike Lee marked the holiday by speaking out about racial injustice, immigration reforms, and ...

KCUR1h

On Juneteenth, Kansas City remembers the fight for freedom: 'We can never forget'

At the Juneteenth Cookout, families, adults and teenagers gathered together to celebrate the day commemorating the end of ...

Celebrating Juneteenth in Boston: Photos

Juneteenth was commemorated across the country on Thursday, including in Boston at Roxbury Heritage State Park.

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How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

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