The federal holiday marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.

For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...

It’s no secret that Texas has often served as a testing ground for right-wing, white supremacist ideology in the U.S. Lesser known, however, is the history of Texas serving as a profound site of ...

Juneteenth is an important holiday for all Americans as it commemorates the day, June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived ...

The Malone Center’s celebration is happening Saturday, June 21, at Wood’s Park from noon to 3 p.m. It’ll be filled with music, activities, and information about resources in the community. Entry and ...

Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...

June 19, 1865, about 2,000 Union troops marched into Galveston Bay, Texas to announce the freedom of the remaining enslaved people, 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Juneteenth ...

CW39's Kara Willis introduces the history behind the Juneteenth holiday and how Galveston became the birthplace of where it ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, whose congregants first gathered ...

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