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160 Years After Juneteenth, Houston Leaders Reclaim The Freedom To Build
Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...
The Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover is another way to celebrate the holiday. Here's what to expect
Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover will offer four parties and additional events throughout the weekend to celebrate the ...
Houston Grand Opera Brings Juneteenth Celebration to Emancipation Park
The Houston Grand Opera is stepping out of the Wortham Theater and into Emancipation Park Tuesday night for a powerful ...
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‘A love letter to Black Houston’: Houston Grand Opera celebrates Juneteenth with song cycles honoring history, culture
Composed by Joel Thompson and penned by librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, this collection of 12 songs is a tribute to the ...
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Former President Joe Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth
GALVESTON, Texas - FOX 26 has learned former President Joe Biden is coming to Galveston as part of Juneteenth. According to ...
Juneteenth may be more subdued this year, but Houston is still grappling with the questions it raises
Even though Juneteenth may not be celebrated as widely this year, it's encouraging to see that Houston, which plays  an ...
Houston’s Juneteenth Culture Fest brings art, music and unity to Avenida
HOUSTON — On Saturday, the first day of the Juneteenth Culture Fest at Avenida, kicked off with dozens of people in ...
The Ever-Evolving Juneteenth Table
As more and more people celebrate the holiday, some Black Americans are beginning to personalize the traditional menu.
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Houston Grand Opera brings Juneteenth celebration to Emancipation Park with Original Song Cycle
The Houston Grand Opera is stepping out of the Wortham Theater and into Emancipation Park Tuesday night for a powerful ...
What is the Juneteenth flag and what does it represent?
The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...