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Juneteenth may be more subdued this year, but Houston is still grappling with the questions it raises
The mood of the nation is different now than it was when Juneteenth became our newest federal holiday in 2021. Even with the ...
Houston’s Juneteenth Culture Fest brings art, music and unity to Avenida
HOUSTON — On Saturday, the first day of the Juneteenth Culture Fest at Avenida, kicked off with dozens of people in ...
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Juneteenth 2025: Houston and Galveston areas offer several ways to celebrate
Local events are planned for the June 19 holiday and during the days before and after. Some are free and open to the public, ...
Houston Juneteenth celebrations: press conference
Foundation announces their Juneteenth Parade will take place Saturday, June 14 at 4 p.m. at Ennis and Wheeler at Texas ...
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom on LI
Juneteenth is an important day in Black history as well as American history. Though Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation ...
Juneteenth holiday in US: How is it celebrated and what is this year's plan? All FAQs answered
Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the US, is observed with festivals and events, though the current political ...
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two ...
Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Tokyo X to Juneteenth Culture Fest
Houston's weekend features film, music and cultural events across the city. Highlights include a rooftop horror movie ...
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Houston celebrates 52nd annual Juneteenth parade despite storm threats
The streets of Third Ward came alive today as Houstonians gathered for the 52nd Annual Juneteenth Parade, a vibrant celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black history.