It's the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, and Galveston celebrated their rich history at the very place it began.

Ahead of Juneteenth, Galveston, Texas, was recognized as being the original birthplace of the African American holiday.

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history. HOW DID JUNETEENTH START? The celebrations began with enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.

Juneteenth, deeply rooted in Galveston and Texas history, marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived with U.S. troops to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and bring ...

In the place where Juneteenth was born, people are telling the story of the holiday’s origins in a unique and visual way. “Maya Angelou has a great quote, ‘history despite its wrenching pain ...

What Is Juneteenth? The Federal Holiday's History and Meaning, Explained The celebration started with the freeing of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas ...

Juneteenth, the annual holiday that celebrates the commemoration of the end of slavery, takes on added meaning in 2020 and is a vital part of American history, says Dr. Molefi Asante of Temple ...

Although decades apart in age, a Galveston historian and a young woman are leading the charge as one to preserve the memories of Juneteenth.

Former President Joe Biden commemorated Juneteenth in Galveston, Texas, hours after President Donald Trump raged there are “too many” holidays in the U.S. Biden spoke at a Juneteenth ...