Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. The stock market will not be open on Juneteenth, according to the NYSE market schedule. All post offices will be closed on Juneteenth,

KHOU 11’s new documentary explores the evolution and resilience of Black family life, from Africa to emancipation and beyond.

Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Galveston, Texas, stands as the unique birthplace of Juneteenth, where on June 19, 1865, freedom reached the final enslaved individuals in the United States. The city commemorates that legacy

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.

The City of Kilgore celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and cookout on Saturday. The Kilgore Legacy Foundation hosted the event and presented scholarships to their 2025 Juneteenth king and queen for essays they wrote on freedom.

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American culture. GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston is marking the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a week of celebrations honoring the legacy of emancipation and African American culture.

In the four years since Juneteenth became a national holiday, Galveston has embraced its complicated past in a way it never had before. Signs welcoming motorists to the "Birthplac