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Former President Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth

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.

Chron on MSN · 22h

Is Joe Biden coming to Galveston? Rumors swirl ahead of Juneteenth.

The source of the rumor remains a mystery, but that doesn't make it any less potent: former President Joe Biden may be a "special guest" Thursday at Reedy Chapel, the historic Galveston church believed to be the site of one of history's first Juneteenth celebrations,

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 20h

Former President Biden may attend Juneteenth celebrations on Galveston Island

The former president may be on the guest list, but it wasn't clear which of the many events he would attend. Kristi Noem taken to hospital by ambulance: What we know Senate looks to cut $1 trillion from Medicaid.

Juneteenth, US Federal Holiday

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

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 · 12h

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,

Indianapolis Star on MSN · 8h

Juneteenth is this week. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Why do we celebrate?

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years back.

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What Is Juneteenth? Everything to Know About the Federal Holiday

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN8h

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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Houston-based dance company makes pilgrimage to Galveston for Juneteenth

Stacey Allen has to tip her cap to Spike Lee —the pilgrimage that Malcolm X, played by Denzel Washington, makes to Mecca in ...

Take a sneak peak of KHOU 11+ award-winning Juneteenth Documentary

HOUSTON — This Juneteenth, KHOU is spotlighting the enduring tradition of African American family reunions in its ...

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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Morgan State University archivist explains the significance of Juneteenth

June 19, 1865, can be described as a day of freedom. It's the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free ...

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As Juneteenth Marks Its Fifth Year As A National Holiday, Are Companies Participating? It Depends.

Happy Birthday, Juneteenth! America's newest federal holiday celebrates its 5th year of celebration in 2025. But are ...

Juneteenth 2025: What to do, where to celebrate in NYC

Four years after being officially recognized as a national holiday, Juneteenth will be celebrated throughout City with an ...

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What is closed on Juneteenth? Here's what to know about banks, mail and more in Arizona

As it is a federal holiday, some services and stores will be closed. Here's what to know ahead of the summer holiday.

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