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Joe Biden, Juneteenth and Texas

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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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Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas. The former Democratic president’s plans were confirmed by a person with knowledge of them but not authorized to discuss logistics publicly.

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.

See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across U.S.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Photos of Juneteenth Celebrations Commemorating End to Slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden,

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See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 1d

Juneteenth celebrated across US

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and attracting participants who said current events strengthened their resolve.

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Juneteenth parade and festival in Austin among 5 family-friendly events in Central Texas

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...

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Biden attends Juneteenth church service in Texas

The holiday was designated a federal holiday in 2021 by former U.S. President Joe Biden. (AP Video/Lekan Oyekanmi) ...

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Here are some Juneteenth events happening in North Texas

Juneteenth is a federal holiday also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. It's celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the ...

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Trump not hosting Juneteenth events as Biden heads to Texas for celebration

President Donald Trump will not commemorate Juneteenth, despite previously taking credit for the relatively new federal ...

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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 ...

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Minnesota's connection to the "fathers of Juneteenth"

Parades, concerts and gatherings are just some of the ways families and communities celebrate Juneteenth — but it's much more ...

Mansfield, Texas, Embraces Juneteenth: Art Exhibits and Food Trucks Celebrate Freedom and Culture

Mansfield, Texas celebrates Juneteenth with an art exhibit and a food truck festival featuring culture, food, and music.

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Arlington man files lawsuit claiming racial harassment after noose found at North Texas hardware store on Juneteenth

I feel like it was a message," Devondrick Hartsfield said. "It was very intentional. I was the only Black man there." ...

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Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native

Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.

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Corpus Christi kicks off 8th Annual Juneteenth Festival with full weekend of celebration

This year’s expanded festival invites everyone to take part in a celebration rooted in freedom, unity, and heritage — right ...

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