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Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they said
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in ...
Juneteenth may be more subdued this year, but Houston is still grappling with the questions it raises
Even though Juneteenth may not be celebrated as widely this year, it's encouraging to see that Houston, which plays  an ...
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Houston celebrates 52nd annual Juneteenth parade despite storm threats
The streets of Third Ward came alive today as Houstonians gathered for the 52nd Annual Juneteenth Parade, a vibrant celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black history.
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‘A part of our history’: Hundreds celebrate Juneteenth with parade, festival on the East Side
Hundreds of people across San Antonio made their way to Sam Houston High School and Comanche Park on Saturday to celebrate ...
Houston’s Juneteenth Culture Fest brings art, music and unity to Avenida
HOUSTON — On Saturday, the first day of the Juneteenth Culture Fest at Avenida, kicked off with dozens of people in ...
Juneteenth Culture Fest underway in downtown Houston
The event is hosted by Houston First Corporation.
Juneteenth celebration at Houston's Emancipation Park postponed after recent rain
A Juneteenth celebration at Houston's Emancipation Park on Saturday was postponed due to poor weather. A musical tribute to ...
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Just across the border, this Mexican community also celebrates Juneteenth
One village here has observed Juneteenth or “Día de los Negros” for 150 years. Adan Salazar, a member of the cabalgata (a parade of horseback riders), travels 20 miles from the neighboring ...