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Oklahoma State Senator Nikki Nice advocates for recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday, citing Oklahoma's historic ties.
Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, although it is not universally observed. Oklahoma County observes it, ...
TEXARKANA, Ark. – Rounding out the last weekend of June, Texarkana’s month-long celebration of Juneteenth commemorated a local hero with a basketball tournament.
Each winner of the 2025 Dr. Eugene and Dr. Maxine Hankins Cain Lansing Juneteenth Essay Competition and Scholarship Program earned a cash prize.
Families gathered Saturday afternoon at Levitt Pavilion to celebrate Juneteenth with music, food and community spirit. "It's just a great family gathering. We can bring the kids out, whether they ...
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV) - East Texas cities filled their streets with cars and floats celebrating Juneteenth. One Black community in Mount Pleasant traces their history back to shortly after ...
Leah Frazier, founder of the Juneteenth Fashion Show, and Historian and Writer Deah Berry Mitchell share the history of Juneteenth and their time in Galveston, TX.
Communities in Southeast Texas hold parades and protests to celebrate Juneteenth, reflecting on history and advocating for a more inclusive future.
While the history of Juneteenth starts with Texas, the fight for identity and reclamation is prevalent nationally and globally.
On Thursday, the Texas African American Museum (TAAM) marked Juneteenth with music, food, and engaging activities to recognize a pivotal moment in history.
Community leaders and residents of Bakersfield express their thoughts and feelings behind the holiday. Celebrating in style at the NAACP Juneteenth Brunch in Bakersfield.