galveston juneteenth - Search News

News

Former President Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth

Former president 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.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 6h

Former President Joe Biden may be attending Galveston Juneteenth celebrations

Multiple Houston media outlets are reporting former President Joe Biden may be visiting Galveston Thursday to participate Juneteenth celebrations on the island.

Houston Public Media · 2h

Galveston authorities preparing for Juneteenth visit by former President Joe Biden

The Galveston Police Department requested additional personnel from the sheriff's office to assist with dignitaries planning to be in Galveston, the birthplace of Juneteenth. Among those dignitaries is Biden,

Juneteenth, federal reserve

USA TODAY · 4h

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about the holiday

Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free.

Indianapolis Star on MSN · 1d

Is the post office open on Juneteenth? What to know about the federal holiday

What's happening in Indy for Juneteenth? Indianapolis isn't hosting a parade this year, but events are scheduled throughout the week to commemorate the date the last enslaved peop

Austin American-Statesman · 8h

Could Trump end Juneteenth as a federal holiday? The short answer: Not on his own

On his own, the president does not have the authority to strike Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Juneteenth was named a federal holiday under former President Joe Biden in 2021. Signed by Biden into law,

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN4h

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 ...

Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...

35mon MSN

Here's a list of 2025 Juneteenth events planned for central Indiana

June 19, 2025 marks 160 years since enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, found out they had been freed. INDIANAPOLIS — For ...

Axios on MSN20h

From Galveston to the Fillmore: The man who brought Juneteenth to SF

Texas native Wesley Johnson Sr. donned his signature white Stetson cowboy hat and rode his white stallion through city ...

12m

What’s Closed on Juneteenth 2025? What to Know Ahead of the Holiday

This year, Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Since it's now a federal holiday, that means some official government services — including mail delivery and banking — may be operating under ...

4hon MSN

Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth" will not lead Walk of Freedom this year

Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," will not lead this year's Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth, her granddaughter said ...

Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...

20h

After freedom rings: Galveston family shares stories of enslaved ancestors, success that followed ahead of Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results