Juneteenth serves as a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come against great odds and a call to action to continue investing ...

The mood of the nation is different now than it was when Juneteenth became our newest federal holiday in 2021. Even with the ...

As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.

Many Americans celebrate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed.

HOUSTON — On Saturday, the first day of the Juneteenth Culture Fest at Avenida, kicked off with dozens of people in ...

A Juneteenth celebration at Houston's Emancipation Park on Saturday was postponed due to poor weather. A musical tribute to ...

Local events are planned for the June 19 holiday and during the days before and after. Some are free and open to the public, ...

Your commitment to exercising your First Amendment rights with respect, dignity, and unity reflects the very best of our city,” the City of Houston shared in a social media post. “No arrests. No ...

Kevin Scott returns to conduct powerful program featuring "In Memoriam Sojourner Truth" and other works honoring the ...