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Former President Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth

Associated Press News on MSN · 7h

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.

The Dallas Morning News · 18m

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Galveston

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.

Chron on MSN · 1d

Joe Biden to celebrate first Juneteenth out of office in Galveston, sheriff confirms

Given his public support for Donald Trump, Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen is about the last person who could be called a Joe Biden supporter. Nevertheless, Fullen's department is taking steps to welcome the former president to Thursday's festivities at Reedy Chapel,

Juneteenth, US Federal Holiday

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

U.S. News & World Report · 14h

Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,

Omaha.com · 7h

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

People unfamiliar with the occasion may be asking themselves, is there a "right" way to celebrate Juneteenth? For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN11h

See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

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What is Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed

Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth, including when it is and the meaning behind the day, plus what's open ...

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A Look Back: Fort Worth’s deep connections to the Juneteenth holiday

Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...

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Carrying the torch: Brownwood locals celebrate Juneteenth in unity

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is now recognized as a federal holiday. It marks the day ...

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Juneteenth 2025: What is open, closed?

Thursday, June 19, 2025, marks the annual federal holiday of Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the ...

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Juneteenth at the Trump White House shows what a difference a year makes

The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.

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Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about its beginnings

Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal ...

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East Texas native ‘Prince of Southern Soul’ to emcee, perform at Kilgore Juneteenth concert

An East Texas native and southern soul blues singer is returning home to celebrate and perform at Kilgore’s Juneteenth music ...

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Juneteenth festivities kick off in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas — Juneteenth festivities officially began Wednesday in Odessa as the Black Cultural Council of Odessa launched ...

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