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Celebrate Juneteenth with diverse events, including music, art and dance, highlighting Black history and culture.
Juneteenth serves as a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come against great odds and a call to action to continue investing in the prosperity of Black communities.
Even though Juneteenth may not be celebrated as widely this year, it's encouraging to see that Houston, which plays an important role in the history of this holiday, still holds it in
HOUSTON — On Saturday, the first day of the Juneteenth Culture Fest at Avenida, kicked off with dozens of people in attendance. The event celebrating Juneteenth as the end of slavery featured a pop-up market with arts, food, music and it’s a chance for small business owners to interact with the crowds.
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ABC13 Houston on MSNHouston-area museum honors Juneteenth with free 3-day eventThe Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is celebrating Juneteenth with a powerful new experience that blends history, art, and community over the course of three days.
METRO will operate on its regular schedule for Juneteenth, with buses, METRORail, and Park & Ride services running as usual, and customer service and METROLift services available.
The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.
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ABC13 Houston on MSNJuneteenth: What historical ties does the federal holiday have to Galveston, TexasAn hour from Houston sit historical markers, marking the significance of the federal holiday. ABC13 goes in-depth all week on Juneteenth and what it means.