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Biden, Juneteenth and Black church

Biden pans "efforts to erase history" — and takes veiled shot at Trump — in Juneteenth event at Texas church

Washington — Former President Joe Biden criticized "ongoing efforts to erase history" during a Juneteenth Celebration Service at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas — and appeared to take a shot at his successor, President Trump.

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Biden in Juneteenth remarks rips ‘efforts to erase history’

Former President Biden spoke out against efforts to erase history during a Juneteenth speech in Texas, while President Trump did not formally recognize the holiday and expressed concern about having too many non-working holidays.

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Biden shares message of unity and action during Juneteenth celebration at historic Black church

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to come together to push the country forward.

Trump changes his tune about the Juneteenth holiday

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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

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Trump Ignores Juneteenth but Grouses About Nonworking Holidays

After regularly honoring Juneteenth during his first term, he acknowledged the 2025 holiday with a snarky post on Americans getting too many days off.

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Donald Trump faults 'non-working federal holidays' during national Juneteenth celebrations

President Donald Trump seemingly took a dig at Juneteenth, and other "non-working" holidays, in a social media post on June 19.

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Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in ...

Juneteenth celebration features dancing and historical dramatization

Juneteenth was celebrated with dancing and a history lesson at the Center for African American History, Art, and Culture on ...

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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

Food, music, community — South Bend Juneteenth event celebrates Black heritage

About 200 people came out to LaSalle Park in South Bend to celebrate Juneteenth, community and freedom on a day that saw ...

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'Juneteenth means honoring our ancestors' | Killeen's Juneteenth celebration unites community with vibrant festivities

"Juneteenth to me means honoring our ancestors, letting them know that what took place on June 19th, that we are not letting ...

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The history behind Juneteenth and how it became a national holiday

Community leaders and residents of Bakersfield express their thoughts and feelings behind the holiday. Celebrating in style ...

On Juneteenth, a Celebration of Pride, Joy, and History in Austin, Texas

Thursday morning rears a bright and warm beginning to the 27th annual Austin Central Texas Juneteenth parade. Music hits the ...

What is Juneteenth? The history behind the celebrations this week

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

Ohio History Connection's Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival brings celebration of freedom

Valerie Boyer, Ohio History Connection's school and inclusive community programs coordinator, organized the Jubilee Day ...

Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth even as attacks on Black history, diversity mount

Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national ...

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Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the end of slavery

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the United States on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought ...

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