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Biden, Texas and Juneteenth

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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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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)

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 day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to announce the Civil War was over,

See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across U.S.

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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.

Juneteenth celebrations from around the Sound

Today marks Juneteenth, a day dedicated to celebrating freedom across the nation. Communities throughout Washington state are commemorating this historic occasion, which signifies the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

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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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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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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 ...

Honoring Juneteenth’s Texas Roots at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

Despite the rain, the Juneteenth celebration at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! was filled with joy, reflection and resilience.

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.

Hundreds of Texans walk for Opal Lee at her annual Fort Worth Juneteenth celebration

The day became a federal holiday June 17, 2021, with Lee in attendance as President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth bill into ...

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Donald Trump knocks "non-working federal holidays" as nation celebrate Juneteenth

President Donald Trump opined on Truth Social that there are "too many non-working holidays in America," and they are harming the nation's economy.

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Gary celebrates Juneteenth with parade in Midtown

Juneteenth, which is every June 19, is a federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the U.S.

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