One of America's newest federal holidays takes place Thursday, and government offices and some businesses will close their doors for a day. Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the ...

Celebrate Juneteenth with diverse events, including music, art and dance, highlighting Black history and culture.

Houston celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday with a parade honoring former Houston Mayor and U.S. Representative Sylvester ...

Several events are being held in the Houston area to commemorate the day slaves in Galveston learned that they had been freed.

HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee will take place July 12, with free admission for all ...

Juneteenth has passed, but the celebrations continue! If you're looking for some engagement this weekend, stop by these ...

Communities across Houston and Galveston are celebrating Juneteenth with a variety of events, including parades, festivals, and cultural activities.

The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is hosting its annual Juneteenth Fest with an urgent theme this year. This Juneteenth ...

Another Juneteenth has come and gone, except in Galveston. Former President Joe Biden's visit to the island last Thursday and ...

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

From weathered cabins to restored historic two-story homes, a Juneteenth tour of 1800s-era houses traces Black Houstonians’ journey from slavery to freedom.

Juneteenth re-enactment celebration in Galveston, Texas. AFP via Getty Images. When the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 -- two and a half years after the Emancipation ...