News

HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep.
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
Celebrate Juneteenth with diverse events, including music, art and dance, highlighting Black history and culture.
As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.
Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, wealth creation and economic development.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- This year will mark four years since Juneteenth became a national holiday, but the day has been celebrated for many years since 1865, when news of the Emancipation ...
The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is hosting its annual Juneteenth Fest with an urgent theme this year.
Juneteenth is a celebration for all Americans because it marks a pivotal moment in the United States’ journey toward living up to its founding documents, which enshrined freedom and equality for all.
A young East Texas girl is shaping her future and educating others through the legacy of Juneteenth. This weekend, 8-year-old ...
Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics ... The day after he will host a stand-up comedy and jazz show at his Houston restaurant and lounge, the Frisky Whisky. “You know how at ...
Some fans in the pit at the first Houston show of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour almost got an extra up-close and personal ...