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This year's Juneteenth celebrations from Houston to Galveston and beyond could include rain and even storms. If you have ...
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's why it's celebrated.
Juneteenth just became a federal holiday in 2021—and while it took a little while, it’s also now an official holiday in all ...
For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered ...
GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden was expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island Thursday.
Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in ...
Multiple Houston media outlets are reporting former President Joe Biden may be visiting Galveston Thursday to ...
Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July." ...
From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...
A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
Yes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is closed on Juneteenth, as it is a federal holiday. All IRS offices, including ...