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The only known remaining copy of General Order No. 3, the document that announced the end of slavery in Texas, is in Dallas.
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...
Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas. Here’s what will ...
On Juneteenth, some organizations will be closing for the day. Here is a list of some of the those in the Dallas-Fort Worth ...
Metro released an updated holiday schedule for Juneteenth, providing details for passengers who need to travel on Thursday.
States that do not recognize Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday include Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, ...
Thursday will mark 160 years since Union forces landed in Galveston with news that enslaved Texans had been emancipated more than two years ...
Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," will not lead this year's Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth, her granddaughter said.
The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...
New Jersey state offices will close Friday. But the federal holiday falls on Thursday, creating confusion for residents and a ...
Juneteenth Celebration (East Palo Alto): June 21, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Bell Street Park. The City of East Palo Alto and Live ...
Juneteenth is observed federally and at the city level, but not at the state level. Here's a look at what businesses will be ...