HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep.

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

Juneteenth: See photos as Houston kicks off week of celebration. Mr Juneteenth 2024, Devon Pruitt, 14, is silhouetted as he passes by a mural on Emancipation Avenue Elizabeth Conley/Staff ...

This year's Juneteenth gatherings in Houston offer an array of opportunities to learn, experience and celebrate Black history and excellence. Why it matters: The Bayou City is home to several ...

As Juneteenth approaches, Houston and Galveston are hosting various events to honor this historic occasion. Celebrations include festivals, parades, educational programs, and concerts.

This Juneteenth, one of the first communities created by newly freed Black Texans, Freedmen’s Town, in the Fourth Ward of Houston, is celebrating by building on what they started. On Thursday ...

Juneteenth is a celebration for all Americans because it marks a pivotal moment in the United States’ journey toward living up to its founding documents, which enshrined freedom and equality for all.

Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the US, is observed with festivals and events, though the current political climate raises concerns about its recognition. Despite potential challenges ...

On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of “all persons held as slaves” in the still rebellious ...

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics ... The day after he will host a stand-up comedy and jazz show at his Houston restaurant and lounge, the Frisky Whisky. “You know how at ...

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024. ... Miss Juneteenth Pageant winners in Houston in 2011.

Overall, rain chances will be up-and-down as we go through the next week. Look for spotty to scattered storms on Juneteenth during the afternoon with lower rain chances returning Friday and Saturday.