160 years ago, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the end of the Civil War and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. As a result, the holiday Juneteenth — whose name combines “June” and “the nineteenth” — has only grown in popularity in a century and a … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Houstonians have been celebrating Juneteenth for decades, and there are more and more events to celebrate the day. That includes Juneteenth Culture Festival at Miller Outdoor Theater. This year’s event will include a temporary exhibition featuring five local artists: Ramajay Artistic – Contemporary painter working in acrylic and oil Bex Wegner … Read more
Juneteenth is approaching, and there are many events in the Houston area to celebrate this special holiday. Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19, the day African-American slaves in Galveston, Texas, were told in 1865 that they had been freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation banned slavery and two months after … Read more
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The church that organized the Round Rock Juneteenth Festival in 2024 is facing a civil lawsuit in the wake of the mass shooting that occurred at the event. Two people were killed and 14 others were injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth event held on June 15 last year … Read more
Denver (KDVR)-On June 17, 2021, then President Joe Biden signed the National Independence Day Law in Junitch in law, making him a national holiday. Colorado “United” against the division, hate in Junairek: the Police Governor With the signing, people throughout the United States will officially celebrate the freedom of the Black Society, but the Juntenth … Read more
Juneteenth is more than just a date, it’s a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and joy. Here are eight ways that you can celebrate the holiday this year! Juneteenth. CANVA.COM Before we get to the family fun, let’s take a minute to remember just why Juneteenth is so important and why we need to make … Read more
Austin (KXAN)- Administrative offices and other municipal facilities in Austin will be closed on Thursday in observance of Juntenth. Ordinary working hours will work on Friday. However, some services will continue to work as usual on Thursday. The following sections of the city of Austin include: Austin City Payments for Utilities – Customers can pay … Read more
Round Rock, Texas (KXAN)- Four of the additional suspects who believe that the police are involved in the deadly shooting in 2024, according to what he said. Rock Rock Police Department Monday. The accident, which occurred in the old settler park during the city’s annual celebration on June 15 in Rock Rock, led to death … Read more