Several groups have festivities to commemorate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that recognizes June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the more than 250,000 ...

As our community prepares to commemorate Juneteenth, events surrounding education, art, advocacy, and economic awareness are planned. On Friday, join us for a virtual town hall entitled, "Racial ...

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and attracting participants who ...

CHICO — Stephen Irving discovered through his cousin that his great, great, great-grandfather, Marshall Showers, was a slave in Texas before being freed on June 19, 1865. Irving joined his family at ...

Jun. 20—BEMIDJI — A multi-year collaboration between local nonprofits Project for Change and Peacemaker Resources has resulted in the continued observation of the Juneteenth holiday, with this year's ...

South Bend's Juneteenth celebration emphasized heritage, freedom, and community. The event featured vendors, music, speeches, and a focus on Black-owned businesses. Organizers and attendees ...