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Former President Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas. The former Democratic president’s plans were confirmed by a person with knowledge of them but not authorized to discuss logistics publicly.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 29m

Former President Biden expected to attend Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden was expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island Thursday. Biden is among the dignitaries who are attending the Juneteenth Emancipation March and Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.

The Dallas Morning News · 1h

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.

Juneteenth, US Federal Holiday

USA TODAY on MSN · 4h

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 · 15h

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 · 8h

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.

Juneteenth, Connecticut

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on MSN · 4h

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 a federal holiday.

StamfordAdvocate · 16h

What's open and closed on Juneteenth in Connecticut

Parker Banks, 5, proudly holds a Juneteenth flag during Stamford city's Juneteenth celebration at the Stamford Government Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday June 17, 2023. Car

Yahoo · 1d

What’s closed in San Diego for the Juneteenth holiday?

Americans will be celebrating Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed.

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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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.

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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Juneteenth 2025: What businesses are open and closed in Houston?

Houston is observing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, with many services and businesses closing to honor the day that ...

Juneteenth commemorated by LA City Council with music, art and series of events

Councilman Curren Price led Wednesday’s presentation. Five years ago, he led efforts to establish Juneteenth as an official ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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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