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The five-point white star in the middle is a tribute to Juneteenth's birthplace of Texas. It is encircled by another white starry line that represents the spreading of freedom.
HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep.
A young East Texas girl is shaping her future and educating others through the legacy of Juneteenth. This weekend, 8-year-old ...
Trust fund invests more than $193,000 for admission-free, public musical performances celebrating Juneteenth National ...
As she prepares to return to the U.S. for performances in her hometown this weekend, fans and Indigenous influencers took to social media to criticize Beyoncé for wearing a shirt that frames Native ...
A T-shirt worn by Beyoncé during a Juneteenth performance on her “Cowboy Carter” tour has sparked a discussion over how Americans frame their history and caused a wave of criticism for the ...
While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.
Even the full-force arrival of summertime heat couldn’t slow down the Lake Cumberland Juneteenth Jubilee. The event held Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in ...
As Juneteenth's popularity continues to grow, the recently declared federal holiday is proving to be a potent cultural tourism driver for Galveston, Texas.
Families gathered Saturday afternoon at Levitt Pavilion to celebrate Juneteenth with music, food and community spirit. "It's just a great family gathering. We can bring the kids out, whether they ...
Houston celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday with a parade honoring former Houston Mayor and U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner.
The Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education visited Caraday of Corpus Christi to educate residents about Juneteenth's significance and historical context.