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Joe Biden attends Juneteenth celebration in Texas

Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Galveston, Texas

Washington — Former President Joe Biden is set to head to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to join a Juneteenth Celebration Service at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Associated Press News · 11h

Biden attends Juneteenth church service in Texas

The holiday was designated a federal holiday in 2021 by former U.S. President Joe Biden. (AP Video/Lekan Oyekanmi)

Yahoo · 10h

Former President Joe Biden gives Juneteenth speech at historic AME church in Texas

Former President Joe Biden spoke at a historic church in Galveston, Texas in honor of Juneteenth. Christina Formella is now facing 55 charges related to her alleged sexual abuse of a teenage student, prosecutors revealed in court this week

Trump appears to knock Juneteenth celebrations

MSNBC on MSN · 30m

No longer looking for votes, Trump changes his tune about the Juneteenth holiday

In 2020, the Republican president claimed he "made Juneteenth very famous." In 2025, he didn't bother to acknowledge the national holiday at all.

USA TODAY on MSN · 9h

Donald Trump appears to knock Juneteenth celebrations

President Donald Trump appeared to criticize Juneteenth celebrations in a post on social media, saying there are "too many non-working holidays in America." "It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed,

Deadline.com · 13h

As Americans Celebrate Juneteenth, Donald Trump Complains About Too Many Federal Holidays

As Americans celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday, Donald Trump complained that there are too many federal holidays. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed.

Juneteenth, Community Center

5NEWS · 2h

The reason why we celebrate Juneteenth in America

For many, Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the African American journey from the brutality of slavery to the resilience of generations who fought for civil rights and equality. Arkansas holds a special place in that history, from early segregated schools to the bravery of the Little Rock Nine in 1957.

Yahoo · 10h

Baltimore communities celebrate Juneteenth

Crowds of people in Baltimore celebrated Juneteenth Thursday. The holiday commemorates the day the last of the enslaved people in Texas learned they were finally free. At the Black Ass Flea Market's Rhythm Liberation Fest,

WGME Portland on MSN · 14h

Maine communities gather across state to celebrate Juneteenth

Maine is joining the nation in marking Juneteenth, and there were plenty of events around the state. At Riverbank Park in Westbrook, people enjoyed plenty of music, dancing, food and more to celebrate the holiday.

See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across U.S.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

Photos of Juneteenth Celebrations Commemorating End to Slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden,

CBS News on MSN · 14h

See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 5h

Juneteenth celebrated across US

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and attracting participants who said current events strengthened their resolve.

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Juneteenth parade and festival in Austin among 5 family-friendly events in Central Texas

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d

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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North Texas man files lawsuit over alleged racist symbol displayed on Juneteenth at hardware store

As North Texans observe and celebrate Juneteenth, the day now triggers a memory of something an Arlington man said he would ...

WDEF14h

How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

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Crowds gather in Galveston to honor the day Texas slaves learned they were free

Galveston launches Juneteenth by, reenacting General Order No. 3, the order that let slaves aware of their freedom.

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Older generations walk in Fort Worth to preserve Juneteenth history: ‘Don't let it die'

Those who showed up for the 2.5 mile walk representing the 2.5 years it took for news of freedom to reach slaves in Texas, ...

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Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...

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In a first, ‘granddaughter of Juneteenth’ leads Opal’s freedom walk

What happens to a holiday when its most beloved champion cannot join the celebration? On Thursday, hundreds still showed up ...

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